The Prince and the Plunder

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A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Epistles of St. Paul (OR 529)

Published / by Andrew Heavens / 1 Comment on A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Epistles of St. Paul (OR 529)

What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript of the Epistles of St. Paul with introductions and an interpretation of the 12 precious Stones in the Law

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 529
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_529

Provenance:
Stamped on the first page: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
Listed as part of the “Magdala collection” in William Wright’s Catalogue of the Ethiopic manuscripts in the British Museum acquired since the year 1847

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