This second volume of the three-part Engelberger Bible contains the
books of the Old Testament remaining after Cod. 3. On 1v, the codex
is dedicated in verse by Abbot Frowin (1143-1178) to Mary, the
patron saint of the monastery. The codex’s structure and
organization reflect the simple but elegant style of Frowin’s
library. The colophon on 213r identifies the copyist as Richene,
whose hand is also responsible for the other two volumes of the
Engelberger Bible (Cod. 3 and Cod. 5); the illuminations and titles
are the work of the so-called Engelberger Master. 69v contains a
full-page colour depiction of Christ and the Church.
