What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript of the four Gospels, including a calendar
Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB
What: A Bible
Where: Edinburgh University Library, 30 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ
What: A 16th-17th manuscript containing a “collection of prayers to the Virgin and various saints, including Takla Hāymānōt,” probably from Magdala
Where: The National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW
What: An 18th century scroll “containing a collection of charms against maladies and evil spirits”, probably from Magdala
Where: The National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW
What: Manuscript, probably 17th century, including discourses from the festivals of the angels Mikael and Rufael, and pictures of the virgin and Angels.
Where: One of five Ethiopian manuscripts in the collection of U.S. bibliographer, bibliophile and librarian Wilberforce Eames (1855-1937). They were put up for sale in 1905.
What: A 19th century scroll with five coloured pictures and prayers against demons and conditions including chest pain
Where: The John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH