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EAP254/1/22
- Record Id:
- 040-002429793
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-002429771
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100023432479.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP254/1/22
- Title:
- Gädlä Zä-Mika'el Arägawi ""The Acts of Zä-Mika'el Arägawi"" [20th century]
- Scope & Content:
- The Vita of Zä-Mika'el Arägawi, one of the so-called "Nine Saints", is read upon the church commemoration of the Saint. The Vita was probably written in late 15th century, and it is one of the most popular hagiographic works in the region. The manuscript contains the Vita, several miracles of Michael, the mälke'-hymn in honor of Zä-Mika'el, and a marginal note. Donated by Sälomon Gäbrä Heywät (baptismal name Gäbrä Tensa'e) and members of his family.
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Preservation of the historical literary heritage of Tigray, Ethiopia: the library of Romanat Qeddus Mika'el
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-002429771
040-002429793 - Is part of:
- EAP254/1 : Romanat Qeddus Michael Manuscript Collection [Second half of the 16th - 20th century]
EAP254/1/22 : Gädlä Zä-Mika'el Arägawi "The Acts of Zä-Mika'el Arägawi" [20th century] - Hierarchy:
- 032-002429771[0022]/040-002429793
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP254/1
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 70 TIFF images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP254-1-22⧉ (opens in a new tab)
- Thumbnail:
- Languages:
- Geez
- Scripts:
- Ethiopic (Ge'ez)
Ethiopic (Geʻez) - Start Date:
- 1900
- End Date:
- 1999
- Date Range:
- 20th century
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- Physical Characteristics:
- Originals: Parchment manuscript, 29.5 x 22 x 6.5; 64 folios. The manuscript is in good condition.
- Information About Originals:
- The original materials is owned by the Romanat Qeddus Mika'el, Ethiopia
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Subjects:
- African Manuscripts
Christian literature - Places:
- Ethiopia, Africa
