What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript of the four gospels, including portraits of the four evangelists and many other illustrations. the writings also include Deeds, or copies of deeds, of the reigns of Susenyos, Theophilus, Bakafa, ‘lyasii II., ‘lyo’as, Takla Haimanot, Salomon II., Takla Giyorgis, ‘lyasu III., Ba-‘eda Maryam, and ‘Eguala Seyon or Gwalu. That on f. 278 a records the building of the church which Theophilus had vowed (see f. 19 r) and its endowment.

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

Ref: OR 508
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_508

Provenance:
Stamped inside the 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

What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript of the four gospels, including decorations

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

Ref: OR 509
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_509

Provenance:
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

What: An Ethiopian manuscript of the Four Gospels, dated 1664-1665, with 153 drawings

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

Ref: OR 510
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_510

Provenance:
Stamped at 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

What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript including The Octateuch – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth – as well as a short extract regarding the properties of the four elements, earth, air, fire, and water.

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

Ref: OR 482
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_482

Provenance:
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

What: A manuscript finished in 1721, containing The Octateuch – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth – as well as the Books of Samuel and Kings, 1st Kings (Samuel). 2nd Kings (Samuel) and lists of the Kings of Israel and of the Prophets and High Priests in their times.

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

Ref: OR 483
Digital version: http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_483

Provenance:
Stamped at 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

What: An 18th century manuscript containing The Book of Enoch, The Octateuch – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth – as well as  other books, “apocryphal portions” and a short section on the Law.

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

Ref: OR 484
Digital version: http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_484

Provenance:
Stamped at 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