What: An early 19th century copy of the Faus Manfasawi of Abba Michael 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 Ethiopic manuscripts in the British Museum acquired since the year 1847 Does not appear in British Library’s online catalogue or […]
What: An 18th century manuscript including the Faus Manfasawi, The Order of Unction of the Sick and The Consecration of an Altar. On f. 159 a is an Amharic deed of the reign of Gwalu. Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB Provenance: Listed as part of the “Magdala collection” in William Wright’s Catalogue […]
What: Mashafa Bahri za-bezuh Setu or “the Book of the Pearl of great price.” Apparently of the 17th century. In a more modem hand are prefixed sections on Melchizedek and on the 318 Nicene Fathers, with Creed and Anathemas. Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB Provenance: Listed as part of the “Magdala […]
What: An early 19th century copy of Retu’a Haimanot, or “the Orthodox”, a collection of homilies for various occasions. According to the colophon, this volume was written by one Asba Giyorgis for Sahla Selase, king of Shoa, but before his accession to the throne on the death of his father Wasan Sagad in 1812. Where: The […]
What: An early 18th century manuscript of Haymanota ‘abaw, the Faith of the Fathers 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 Ethiopic manuscripts in the British Museum acquired since the year 1847 Does not appear in British Library’s online catalogue […]
What: A copy of a large theological treatise, directed against various heresies, compiled by the monk George, the disciple of Antonius the Syrian. Generally known, for shortness’ sake, by the name of Talmid or “the Disciple.” Neatly written, by several hands, about the end of the 17th century. Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London […]