Macomber, Catalogue of Ethiopian Manuscripts, vol. 3
Provenance:
In the church of Savior of the World [Madḥānē Ālam] when filmed.
Reproduction:
Ff. 77b-78a: filmed twice.
Manuscript Part I
Folio:
Ff. 147
Outer Dimensions:
19 x 14.5 cm.
Country:
Ethiopia
Region:
Shoa
City:
Addis Ababa, Qarānyo/Aqāqi
Date:
late 19th century
Support:
Parchment
Representational Decoration:
1) F. 1a: A mounted rider wielding a spear, presumably St. George; 2) F. 1b: St. George killing the dragon; 3) F. 147a: The Madonna and Child enthroned and protected by two angels brandishing swords.
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 3a-130b
Supplied Title:
Psalter [Dāwit].
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
Ff. 2ab and 147b: blank, except for scrawls.
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 3a-112b
Supplied Title:
151 Psalms of David [Mazmurāta Dāwit]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 112b-124a
Supplied Title:
15 biblical canticles [Maḥāleya nabiyat]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 124a-130b
Supplied Title:
Song of Songs of Solomon [Maḥāleya maḥāley].
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
Divided into 5 canticles.
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 131a-142a
Supplied Title:
The Praises of Mary [Weddāsē Māryām], for the days of the week.
