Macomber, Catalogue of Ethiopian Manuscripts, vol. 2
Notes:
Penetration of the ink and darkening occasionally make reading difficult.
Provenance:
Owned by Ras Hayleu who gave it to Nativity Church, 1924 EC (=1931-2 AD-final note, f. 157a). Spaces were left blank for the name of the original owner. Stamp of the Eccage, Abba Sawiros, f. 157a. In the Church of Nativity [Ledatā] when filmed.
Reproduction:
Ff. 154b-155a filmed twice.
Manuscript Part I
Folio:
Ff. 157+2
Outer Dimensions:
32.8 x 26.5 cm.
Country:
Ethiopia
Region:
Shoa
City:
Addis Ababa, Ledatā
Date:
early 20th century
Support:
Parchment
Other Decoration:
Miniatures: 10 F. 74b: Crucifixion. 2) F. 120b: Beast of the Apocalypse with seven heads.
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 1a-157a
Supplied Title:
Lectionary for Passion Week [Gebra ḥemāmāt].
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
Ff. 114b-157b blank. Text includes Palm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Washing of the Feet, Friday, Saturday, Book of Susanna, Song of Songs of Solomon, Book of Revelation, Blessing, and supplementary homilies.
