Bible. Comprising three portions: I: The Biblical Book of Psalms. II. Other Biblical poetry, drawn from the Hebrew Bible, the Apocrypha and the New Testament. III: A Collection of Doxologies

(ETHIOPIA)

Ethiopia

c.1800

Manuscript on Vellum. In Geez (the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Church, also employed in the Liturgy of the Falashas). Black and red ink

Section 1: Book of Psalms follows the numeration of the Septuagint version. The header proclaims the work offers, "instruction for all..an exposition for the righteous and for sinners." Section 2: Canticles and Prayers from the Prophets, Hagiographia and Christian lLterature. Includes 15 compositions in addition to the "Song of Songs." Section 3: Hymns dedicated to Mary The Bible in Geez, used by the Ethiopian Church was also used by Ethiopian Jews (Beta Israel). For a similar manuscript see: Treasures Revealed, From the Collections of the Jewish National and University Library, in Honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1925-2000, no.16