What: One of at least 10 manuscripts in the university’s collection that the 19th century scholar William Wright said “no doubt came from Magdala”. He may have been referring to one of the gospels most recently listed in a 1961 catalogue of Cambridge’s Ethiopian manuscripts – possibly Ms IV (Add. 1165) or Ms VII (Or. […]
What: A copy of the Fetha Nagast, taken from Maqdala, then sold at a Sotheby’s auction on 12 December 1966. Where: Cambridge University Library, West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DR According to the catalogue page: “The phrase ‘pillar of faith Tēwodros’ appears on 147r along with the names Habta Giyorgis and Eḫeta Giyorgis.” The library has scanned in the […]
What: A personal copy of St John’s Gospel with prayers and hymns. According to a note it was “taken from Theodores’ camp under Magdala 14 April 1868”. Where: Cambridge University Library, West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DR According to the catalogue page: “An ownership note is found on f. 4r and contains the name Abbā Walda Kirubēl; the name […]
What: A 16th century collection of the vast majority of the books from the Old Testament, including records of property sales. According to a note inside, it was “taken from King Theodore at the storming of Magdala”. Where: Cambridge University Library, West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DR According to the catalogue page: “The date of the work […]
What: Fragments including pictures, bible books, Miracles of Mary, letter to Tewodros, Amharic documents with his seal, hymns, prayers, charms and inventories. Is this a collection of ripped/partial manuscripts picked up at Maqdala? Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB Provenance: Listed as part of the “Magdala collection” in William Wright’s Catalogue of the […]
What: An early 18th century manuscript of The History of the Jews ascribed to Joseph ben Goryon. “Foll. 1 and 2, in a different hand, contain: The Lord’s Prayer, The Creed and The hymn to the blessed Virgin Mary.” Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB Provenance: Listed as part of the “Magdala […]