Libyan Studies· 2026Q1
Some editorial remarks awaiting the new edition of Flavius Cresconius Gorippus’s Iohannis seu de bellis Libycis
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Short summary
A new critical edition of Flavius Cresconius Gorippus's sixth-century epic poem 'Iohannis seu de bellis Libycis' is necessary due to recent research advances.
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Key points
- The historical epic 'Iohannis seu de bellis Libycis' is a vital source for early Byzantine rule in Africa.
- Reconstructing the original text requires examining the entire scholarly tradition, not just one manuscript or edition.
- Recent advances in research highlight the need for a new critical edition of the poem.
- Defining a researcher's field of study benefits from a broad source-critical approach.
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Abstract
Abstract This article examines selected manuscript and editorial issues related to the historical epic poem Iohannis seu de bellis Libycis by the sixth-century poet Flavius Cresconius Gorippus, a significant source for the early years of Byzantine rule in Africa. The discussion serves as a basis for broader source-critical reflection on defining the researcher’s field of study. To reconstruct the original text of the Iohannis , historians should consider the entire scholarly tradition rather than relying solely on the most authoritative critical edition or a single manuscript. The article also highlights the necessity of preparing a new edition of the Iohannis , given the recent advances in research on this work.
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