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Catalogue of Ethiopic Manuscripts

Denis Nosnitsin

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This new catalogue describes the Ethiopian collection of the Royal Library, Copenhagen, and represents a significant advance in the number of Ethiopic manuscripts catalogued worldwide. A diverse collection spanning the Ethiopian Christian manuscript culture and literature, it includes 24 parchment codices, 4 parchment scrolls and 2 paper codices. The biggest group comprises parchment manuscripts that were produced and used in the indigenous context of Christian Ethiopia. A few items are linked to European scholars such as H. Ludolf and L. Godlschmidt, and reflect their research interests. The main language of this material is Ethiopic , followed by Amharic and a few non-Ethiopian languages. Designed especially as an essential source of reference for scholars working in all aspects of manuscript studies, the catalogue includes over 77 full-page illustrations that help to identify the texts and give a glimpse of the scribal styles and practices as well as decorative elements in the manuscripts.

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies

Release: November 30, 2017

ISBN: 8776942317

ISBN 13: 9788776942311

Catalogue of Ethiopic Manuscripts

Denis Nosnitsin

0/5 ( ratings)

This new catalogue describes the Ethiopian collection of the Royal Library, Copenhagen, and represents a significant advance in the number of Ethiopic manuscripts catalogued worldwide. A diverse collection spanning the Ethiopian Christian manuscript culture and literature, it includes 24 parchment codices, 4 parchment scrolls and 2 paper codices. The biggest group comprises parchment manuscripts that were produced and used in the indigenous context of Christian Ethiopia. A few items are linked to European scholars such as H. Ludolf and L. Godlschmidt, and reflect their research interests. The main language of this material is Ethiopic , followed by Amharic and a few non-Ethiopian languages. Designed especially as an essential source of reference for scholars working in all aspects of manuscript studies, the catalogue includes over 77 full-page illustrations that help to identify the texts and give a glimpse of the scribal styles and practices as well as decorative elements in the manuscripts.

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies

Release: November 30, 2017

ISBN: 8776942317

ISBN 13: 9788776942311

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