The early 14th century Book of Hours in the Nelson Collection poses an interesting case where the author is not entirely clear. There are some important features of this text to address before searching for its author. In a Book of Hours, such as the one in the Nelson Collection, there are many levels authorship. Depending how the term “author” is defined, the “author” could include the patron, the illuminator, the scribe, God, the director of the scriptorium, and those who composed the prayers. Without a clear definition of “author,” it becomes difficult to pinpoint just one in a book as old as this Book of Hours. A Book of Hours contains prayer cycles which mimic those recited during church services. The text contains prayers which are God