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The book ""The Early Collection of Canons Known as the Hibernensis: Two Unfinished Papers (1893)"" by Henry Bradshaw is a scholarly work that delves into the early collection of canons known as the Hibernensis. This collection of canons was compiled in Ireland in the 8th century and is considered one of the most important sources for the study of early medieval canon law.The book consists of two unfinished papers by Henry Bradshaw, a prominent scholar of medieval studies. The first paper provides an overview of the Hibernensis and its significance in the history of canon law. It discusses the sources used in the compilation of the Hibernensis, its structure, and its relationship to other collections of canons.The second paper focuses on a specific section of the Hibernensis known as the ""Penitential of Cummean."" This section contains a collection of penitential canons, which were used to regulate the behavior of clergy and laity alike. Bradshaw's paper examines the sources used in the compilation of this section and provides a detailed analysis of its contents.Overall, this book is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval studies, particularly those interested in the history of canon law. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Hibernensis and its significance, as well as a detailed analysis of one of its most important sections.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.