What: Early 19th century manuscript, filed under “Sacredotals” in the catalogue, including the Faus Manfasawi, with index. Described as “badly written” 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 […]

What: An 18th century manuscript with Sacredotals including the Faus Manfasawi, the Order of Unction of the Sick and the Consecration of an Altar 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 […]

What: Gebrä Hemamat, starting with Palm Sunday, f. 4 ft; homily of Chrysostom. “Written in a fine hand, between A.D. 1721 and 1730.” 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 […]

What: The Wedddse Maryam, or Encomium of the blessed Virgin Mary, arranged in portions for the days of the week, hymns and prayers 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 […]