Le Voyatge d’Oultremer en Jherusalem, edited by Peter S. Noble, is a critical edition of a 15th-century French manuscript recounting the pilgrimage of Nompar, Seigneur de Caumont, to Jerusalem. This medieval travel narrative provides a vivid, personal account of a nobleman’s journey to the Holy Land, blending spiritual reflection, devotional literature, and practical details of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. Preserved in the British Museum’s manuscript collection (Egerton 890), this text offers valuable insight into the religious, social, and cultural significance of pilgrimages during the late medieval period.

Noble’s edition presents a meticulous linguistic analysis of the manuscript, which is written in a southern dialect of Old French influenced by Provençal, making it a crucial resource for scholars of medieval French language and literature. Alongside its linguistic features, the text is a rich source of historical information on the experience of pilgrimage, highlighting the spiritual motivations, challenges, and indulgences associated with such journeys.

This edition is essential for researchers interested in medieval pilgrimage literature, French philology, and the devotional practices of medieval Europe. Noble’s detailed introduction and commentary provide valuable context, situating this work within the broader tradition of medieval travel writing and religious literature.