What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript of the Gospel of John

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 523
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_523

Provenance:
Stamped at the front: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript of the Gospel of John

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 524
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_524

Provenance:
Stamped on the inside cover: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

What: A 15th century Ethiopian manuscript of the Gospel of John including a series of meditations on the Holy Trinity, interspersed with hymns and prayers

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 525
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_525

Provenance:
Stamped on the inside cover: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript of the Epistles of St. Paul

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 526
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_526

Provenance:
Stamped on the first page: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript of the Epistles of St. Paul with introductions and an interpretation of the 12 precious Stones in the Law

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 529
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_529

Provenance:
Stamped on the first page: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

What: An illuminated Ethiopian manuscript, dated 1700-1730, including the Revelation of St John

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 533
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_533

Provenance:
Stamped near the front: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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