Haile, Catalogue of Ethiopian Manuscripts, vol. 4 p. 182
Notes:
Stamp of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, ff. 2a, 37a and 39a.
Provenance:
Copied for Walda Giyorgis (prayer, f. 59b and passim). From the notes one can suspect that the manuscript belongs to a dignatary, prabably Sahāfe Te'ezāz Walda Giyorgis Walda Yohannes. In Holy Trinity Cathedral when filmed.
Reproduction:
F. 67b is not filmed.
Manuscript Part I
Folio:
96 + 1 ff.,
Outer Dimensions:
19.5 x 16 cm.,
Country:
Ethiopia
Region:
Shoa
City:
Addis Ababa, Makākkelaňňā
Date:
19th/20th century
Year Month Day:
1865-1913
Scribe:
Walda Sanbat (f. 2a) and Walda Māryām (f. 59b) are mentioned as having copied the manuscript
Support:
Paper
Notes:
Dated 1865-1913 (prayer for Emperor Sāhal Māryām, i.e. menelik II, ff. 56b and 57b).
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 2a-65a
Supplied Title:
Combat of St. Mark [Gadla Mār Māreqos].
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
This is most probably similar to EMML 87. f. 2a, Introductory prayer; f. 3a, The Story of Salvation; f. 6b, List of the 72 disciples.
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 11b-30b
Supplied Title:
The life of St. Mark. [Abuna Yoḥannes za-tasamya Māreqos]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 31a-44a
Supplied Title:
Combat of St. Mark.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 44b-56a
Supplied Title:
Rules laid down by St. Mark concerning dates of certain feasts.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
Ff. 56a-65a
Supplied Title:
Miracles of St.Mark
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 56b
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Peter, the last of the Martyres [tafsāmēta samā't]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 57b
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Matthew
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 58b
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Benjami (I) and 'Umar bn El-'As
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 59b
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Macarios
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 61a
Supplied Title:
[Salām]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 61a
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Simon
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 62b
Supplied Title:
Salām
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 61a
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Simon,
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 62b
Supplied Title:
Salām
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 62b
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Mark (II) - the 49th
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 69a
Supplied Title:
Patriarch Philotheus,
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 64b
Supplied Title:
Salām
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
A note rebuking the British reply [Yangliz mellās] which accuses others of the evil deeds which they themselves (the British) also do.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
A note stating tht Grāzmāc Walda Wannes (= Yoḥannes) brought $1 on Genbot 25, 1914 (= June 2, 1922 A.D.) as a present or [Mattāyā], a respected word for bribe.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
A note stating that "we" gave $2 to Dabtarā zawalda Māryām for sātāt (prayer) for the sake of the Zamacā/Zamāc (campaign/ campaigners) in Miyāzyā, 1913 E.C. (= April/May, 1921 A.D.).
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
"We" borrowed $50 from Mammerē Abta Māryām and paid the money to Mammerē Hāylē on Monday Thursday, Miyāzyā 19, 1913 E.C. (=April 27, 1921 A.D.).
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
On Tāhśāś 23, 1914 E.C. (=Jan. 3, 1922 A.D.) Gabra Madhen brought $20 from Walatta Amānēl in lieu of house rent.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
On Ḫedār 6, 1913 (=Nov. 15, 1920 A.D.). "we" paid back the $100 which we borrowed, to Mammerē Abta Māryām
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
Sentence about sheep wool.
Status Of Text:
Unfinished
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
The date Ḫedār 3, 1913 (= Nov. 12, 1920 A.D.) is part of the sentence.
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
On Maskaram 18, 1913 (= Sept. 28, 1920 A.D.) the bailiff [dug] of Ato Ferdē gave us $1 for the plough to be accounted on us for (the harvest of?) 1912 E.C. (=1919/20 A.D.)
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
On Nahasē 21, 1912 E.C. (= Aug. 27, 1920 A.D.) "we" borrowed $50 from Mammerē Haylē.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
Having paid back the [$]10 [there was] a remainder which we paid by [$] 2 to Walda Kidān and finished [paying the debt] on Hamlē 29, 1912 E.C. (= Aug. 5, 1920 A.D.).
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
$1 out of [$]46 to tanner [fāqi] Gabra Madhen [in] Gēddā in 1912 E.C. (= 1919/20 A.D.)
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
On Māreqos day in Ṭeqemt (i.e. Ṭeqemt 30) Dabtara Bayyana gave $1 as a present or [Mattāyā] (a respected word for bribe) $1 for Dāwwā Takla Seyo[n], Ato Estifo brought $1/4 from Walda Hannē and is used for red pepper [barbarrē]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
On Ṭeqemt 23, 1912 E.C. (= Nov. 3, 1919 A.D.) Ato Abeyy lent "us" $20 on condition that it be paid back in the month of Ṭerr.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
Unclear note on the land of Dergemmit.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 1b
Supplied Title:
Takla Seyon gave Mammerē Habte Māryām for the sheep the $1 which Sabsebē brought.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 2a
Supplied Title:
Unclear note in Amharic and Ge'ez.
Language(s):
Amharic; Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 2a
Supplied Title:
A priest from Sēt Ambā whom we made monk, who came here because of the case of his son (?) (legu) has stated that he has a huge [Marha 'Ewwer] (title of a book for computation of the calendar, "Guide of the blind") with designs [santarang].
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
"We" have made an appointment for Hedār 26, 1912 E.C. (=Dec. 3, 1919 A.D.) that he bring it ( on that day).
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 2a
Supplied Title:
A note which states victory should be through good deeds and faith and not through evil deeds.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 2a
Supplied Title:
"We" borrowed $20 from Ato Zargā on Hamlē 10, 1914 E.C. (= July 17, 1922 A.D.).
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 2a
Supplied Title:
Of the $20 debt to Kallelē there were [$] 14 left after "we" paid [$]16. On hamlē 4, 1914 E.C. (=July 11, 1922 A.D.) "we" gave $3 to Kallelē's mother and [$]1to Mammerē Gabra Śellāsē.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 2a
Supplied Title:
Note of registeration of the manuscript at the Holy Trinity Cathedral
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 10a
Supplied Title:
A short note on the rules of kissing the cross of a bishop and archbishop for blessing.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
f. 29a, 30b-32a
Supplied Title:
notes on the Mystery of the Trinity and the Mystery of the Incarnation [Mestira Śellāsē] and [Mestira Śeggāwē].
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 44a
Supplied Title:
Notes on the salvation
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 54a
Supplied Title:
On singing [Zēmā]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 63b
Supplied Title:
A note on the validity of the rules [damb] made by his Majesty [gānhoy] for an unspecified church [dabr]
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 64a
Supplied Title:
A note to Abbātāccen praising him and complaining and applying for a land for "himself" [lanē] and for "his" brother
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
On the land of Abbā Gabra Kidān that was destroyed by water (flood?).
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
On embezzlement and against love of money.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
A list of names who contributed goods such as bullets [teyyet], spice [qemam], red pepper [barbarrē] etc.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
A note by a person who was sent by Abbātē (= father) Walda Māryām to B(e)lāttā --- as a mediator concerning land. The date Ḫedār 11, [18] 99 [E.C.] (= Nov. 20, 1906 A.D.) seems to belong to this note.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
On Nahasē 19 the early morning hours of Monday [la- sabiha sanuy] 1800 E.C. (=Aug. 20/21, 1808 A.D.) seems to belong to this note.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
On Nahasē 19 the early morning hours of Monday [la-sabiha sanuy] 1800 E.C. (= Aug. 20/21, 1808 A.D.) the church of [Maqdasa] Māreqos our proud [mekehena] was burned by lighting [ba-nagwadgwād]. This note is in Ge'ez
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
Birth record of a child who was born on Ṭeqemt 19, 1907 E.C. (= Oct. 29, 1914 A.D.) to a brother who wrote the record.
Language(s):
Amharic; Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
A fragmentary note that mentions the creation as an example for what was not created by man.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65a
Supplied Title:
A [qenē] on the Incarnation, though not clear.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
A note that mentions a number of names and classes of people - clergy, merchants, army, etc. - apparently referring where to inquire about Abbā Ḫāylu Iyyasus.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
After the Rās left Sallā Dengāy on the 5th hour of Wednesday Hamlē 6, 1913 (=July 13, 1921 A.D.) and earthquake took place and all houses were shaken.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
Death record of Bahetāwi 9=hermit) Walda Gyorgis brother of Abbāta Walda Rufā'ēl who died on Easter day on Miyāzyā 8, 1914 E.C. (=April 16, 1922 A.D.).
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
A record of a severe heat of Genbot 28 (apparently of the year 1914 E.C. mentioned in (40) above [=June 5, 1922 A.D.]).
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
A note on the need of believing without seeing, in faith.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
A note on dividing the day into hours.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
A note on some issues of religious practices.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
On the need of establishing commercial governmental centers on the highways with an interval of a day's journey where officials and guests and other travellers can rest or spend the night. Guests should move around with passes.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
Such an establishment would help to identify the enemy, located the traveller, the business to flourish and the government's revenue to increase.
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 65b
Supplied Title:
A note on how to regulate carrying of of arms.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66a
Supplied Title:
A fragmentary note on the question of the existence of God. Which seems to be related to note (36) above.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66ab
Supplied Title:
A note on baptism, Eucharist, funeral and matrimony.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66a
Supplied Title:
A small note in Ge'ez: (taze'ino diba anbasā/ba-salām bo'a hawisā/). The date Ṭeqemt --- 1901 E.C. 9= Oct/Nov. 1908 A.D.).
Status Of Text:
The corner where this note is written is cut out.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Notes To Text:
The lion [anbasāand the month [Ṭeqemt (5th?)] indicated that the hymn is about Gabra Manfas Qeddus whose country could also rhyme [Nehisā/].
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66b
Supplied Title:
Śah[la] --- gave --- for umbrella he bought. Walda Māryām the son of Ato Hāylē from Quro Gadal gave $ - for grass. Mammerē Boggāla took $2. The corner where this note is written in cut out.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66b
Supplied Title:
On miracles and on meditation.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66b
Supplied Title:
On Adam and Christ.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66b
Supplied Title:
A fragmentary note in which only some names can be identified.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66b
Supplied Title:
Against the pleasure of seeing a prostitute froma camp of the enemy [ya talāt Katama zammā].
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 66b
Supplied Title:
A record of income (Dabtarā Yefru $1, Abbā Segē ---, [A]laqā Gabra Mikā'ēl gave "us" $1 [for] carpeting). The corner where the note is written is cut out.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 67a
Supplied Title:
On respecting the cross
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 67a
Supplied Title:
On mediation of the Saints.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 67a
Supplied Title:
On sin and repentance.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 67a
Supplied Title:
That taking Holy Communion has to be before eating.
Language(s):
Ge'ez
Manuscript Text
Folio:
F. 67a
Supplied Title:
Comment on: (za-ni rehba ba-bētu la-yeblā') "and if any man hunger, let him eat at home (I. Cor. 11, 34). The corner where the note is written is cut out.
