Abstract: This paper aims to present some medieval manuscripts and

incunnables recently discovered in a small parochial library from Cisnădie,

Transylvania. It also introduce an inedit manuscript, entitled “De
superstitionibus et malis consuetudinibus”, from the 15th century, which
provides us a unique perspective regarding the dialog between catholic
doctrine and the religious practice of the laity. This endeavor also deals with
the religious, spiritual individuality of a community of Transylvanian Saxons.
Including some legal, moral and preaching books, this small parochial library
has a practic, pragmatic character, apropiate for succiding in pastoral activity
and in reshaping, correcting the religious behavior of the community. From
another point of view, these manuscripts and incunnables preserved at
Cisnădie could offer relevant information regarding the theological education,
intelectual formation and interest in pastoral activity of native elite, such as
parochial priests or urban notaries.

Key-Words: Cisnădie, local clergy, theological education parochial-library,

manuscripts, theological education, local religion.