THEOPHILUS


Meaning of THEOPHILUS in English

pseudonym of Roger of Helmarshausen

flourished 12th century

German monk and writer.

He is known for his De Diversis Artibus ( 0441; 1110–40), a thorough account of the techniques of almost all the known crafts of the early 12th century. From his writings it can be deduced that he was a practicing craftsman of the Benedictine order.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.