What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript containing a collection of commentaries in Amharic. Described as “Old Testament History in Amharic” in Wright’s catalogue.

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

Ref: OR 792
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_792

Provenance:
Stamped inside cover: “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