The Collection of Anselm of Lucca (1081-1083) which was named by Cardinal Alphons M. Stickler
'the best Gregorian work' comprises papal letters conciliar canons patristic material and
Roman law texts. The text analysis of twelfth century manuscripts has been improved by the
understanding of the origin of this collection's recensions which constituted the instruction
at the cathedral school. Prof. Manlio Bellomo's opinion looks upon the traditional idea of the
'intact literary work' as an exploded idea with regard to the written works of the university
instruction system. This opinion can also be affirmed regarding Anselm's Collection.
