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111. EAP432/1/23

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/23
Title:
Zemmare. [17th century]
Scope & Content:
It is one of the hymnal books acknowledged to be authored by St. Yared. The book is used to celebrate the commemorative days of different saints of the church. Three columns, small letters. The notes are added on the head of each letters. It measures 18x12x4 and has 88 folios. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 97 TIFF images

112. EAP432/1/24

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/24
Title:
Meeraf. [17th century]
Scope & Content:
It is one of the hymnal books acknowledged to be authored by St. Yared. The book is used during the Lent. Two columns, small letters with the notes on each letter. An old book. It measures 16x13.5x4 and has 86 folios. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 93 TIFF images

113. EAP432/1/25

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/25
Title:
Dawit. [16th century]
Scope & Content:
The volume contains the Psalms, the Praise of Mary, the Kidan and the Gospel. Big book, with older script. It measures 24x17.5x8 and has 243 folios. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 243 TIFF images

114. EAP432/1/26

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/26
Title:
Haymanote Abew. [17th century]
Scope & Content:
It is a collection of homilies authored by different scholars of the early Church. It has an introduction which seems to be added by a later hand and it is about the heretics and their teachings. The book is written in three columns and has small script. It measures 23x21x6 and has 172 folios....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 181 TIFF images

115. EAP432/1/28

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/28
Title:
Tsome Deggua. [17th century]
Scope & Content:
It is one the hymnal books which is authored by St. Yared. Two column manuscript in dangerous situation. It measures 18x14x4.5 and has 103 folios. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 113 TIFF images

116. EAP432/1/29

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/29
Title:
Arbaetu Wongel. [17th century]
Scope & Content:
It is the Book of the Gospel of Matthew, Luke, Mark and John. In good condition, two column. It measures 26x23.5x7.5. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 222 TIFF images

117. EAP432/1/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/30
Title:
Te'ammere Iyesus. [17th century]
Scope & Content:
It is a book which contains different miracles of Jesus Christ. Two columns, old manuscript. It measures 29x25x5.5 and has 114 folios. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 121 TIFF images

118. EAP432/1/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/31
Title:
Aregawi Menfesawi. [15th century]
Scope & Content:
It is a book which discusses about the life and deeds of monasticism. Its Colophon indicates that the book was translated during the period of Emperor Lebene Dengil. Two column, relatively in a better condition. It measures 27x22x6.5 and has 162 folios. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
15th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 169 TIFF images

119. EAP432/1/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/32
Title:
Fetha Negest. [15th century]
Scope & Content:
It is the book of different spiritual and secular laws. Kept in a kofida, the three volume book is visibly old went through a lot of hardships. It measures 30x26x7 and has 162 folios. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
15th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 169 TIFF images

120. EAP432/1/33

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP432/1/33
Title:
Negest. [17th century]
Scope & Content:
It is a composition of laws kings which were probably used during the Old Testament time. The codice is damaged by rats and the cover is broken. It measures 26.5x23x6. Sewed together
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Geez
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
One volume copied as 140 TIFF images