Duration: 1927 to 2005

Historical-critical edition of the philosophical, theological, mathematical, political, and ecclesiastical writings, as well as the sermons of Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464), based on the manuscript tradition. In addition to the edition of the *Opera omnia*, a Latin-German study edition (writings of Nicholas of Cusa in German translation) and the *Acta Cusana*—sources on the life of Nicholas of Cusa—are being published. These editions are published by Felix Meiner Verlag, Hamburg.

A complete list of all editions and publications within the framework of the Heidelberg Cusanus Edition can be found here (PDF).

About the Cusanus Edition:

Report by Werner Beierwaltes: The Cusanus Edition of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (external link)

Reports on the Cusanus Edition from 1927 to 1959 (external link) in the Vize President’s annual report from the Academy’s annual journal

Chair of the Commission:

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner Beierwaltes

Director of the Cologne Research Center:

Dr. Hans Gerhard Senger

Staff members in Cologne:
  • Dr. Marc-Aeilko Aris
  • Silvia Donati
  • Stefan Nottelmann
  • Dr. Heide Riemann

Director of the Research Center in Trier:

Prof. Dr. Klaus Reinhardt

Staff in Trier:
  • Heidi Hein
  • Dr. Isabell Mandrella
  • Dr. Hermann Schnarr (freelance researcher)