What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript of the History of the Fathers. An “ascetic compilation”

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

Ref: OR 768
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_768

Provenance:
Stamped near the front: “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