Bifolium containing parts of a commentary on the Gospel of St Matthew in a version similar to the earlier Wycliffite translation., 15th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.6124
Scope and Contents
The leaves are not consecutive. The commentary runs from Matthew iii, 16-iv, 7, and v, 10-12.
Large initial in blue with pen-work decoration in red. Paragraph marks in red and blue.
On folio 1 is a sixteenth-century inscription relating to a survey of Swanton Abbot (Norfolk).
Dates
- Creation: 15th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Leaves ; 285 x 200 millimetres.
Language of Materials
English, Middle (1100-1500)
Arrangement
2 folios. 2 columns of 40 lines.
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1946.
Bibliography
See John E Wells, ‘Manual of the writings in Middle English’ (New Haven, 1916), page 407.
Physical Description
Vellum.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk