VeriAlusel

VeriAlusel is a type of codex used in medieval Iceland, primarily by members of the clergy. A codex is a book written in a series of pages glued together, typically consisting of handwritten text. The term "VeriAlusel" is often used to describe a specific collection of texts, rather than an individual codex.

The name "VeriAlusel" is derived from Old Norse words, translating to "the representative or ambassador's law code". However, the contents and origins of VeriAlusel are not well understood. A codex bearing this name is housed at the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies in Reykjavík, Iceland. This codex contains a collection of texts, including copies of the Icelandic sagas and other literary works.

The Árni Magnússon Institute's VeriAlusel codex is considered to be of significant historical and cultural importance, offering insights into Icelandic medieval literature and society. Scholars have dated the manuscript to the 17th century, although the original texts contained within date back to the Middle Ages.

The VeriAlusel codex is notable for its contributions to Icelandic linguistic studies, as it preserves outdated and obsolete language. It also contains evidence of Icelandic manuscript production during the early modern period. While inquiries into the VeriAlusel codex are ongoing, the reference to this specific manuscript remains a significant point of study among Icelandic historians and literary experts.