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- Late 15th century (Creation)
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1 volume containing 166 leaves
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Unknown.
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GB 0103 MS GERM 20 Late 15th century Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 166 leaves Unknown
Unknown.
Presented to University College London by Sir Edgar Speyer in 1911.
Manuscript volume, late 15th century: Passio Christi (the Passion of Christ), including a detailed description of the Crucifixion.
Open.
Normal copyright restrictions apply.
German, Bavarian dialect. Gothic cursive scripts.
Paper manuscript in contemporary binding of oak boards, covered in sheepskin which overhangs the boards, fastening with a brass clasp. Two hands. Initials, paragraph marks and underlining in red. 15cm.
Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935); N R Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, i (London and Oxford, 1969); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
Cf British Library, Manuscript Collections, Add MS 25089, which contains another identical copy of this account of the Passion of Christ.
Compiled by Rachel Kemsley as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Ancient religions Christianity Religions Religious doctrines Religious texts Theology
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Presented to University College London by Sir Edgar Speyer in 1911.
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Manuscript volume, late 15th century: Passio Christi (the Passion of Christ), including a detailed description of the Crucifixion.
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Open.
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Normal copyright restrictions apply.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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German, Bavarian dialect. Gothic cursive scripts.
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Finding aids
Dorothy K Coveney, A Descriptive Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of University College London (London, 1935); N R Ker, Medieval Manuscripts in British Libraries, i (London and Oxford, 1969); handlist at University College London Special Collections.
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Cf British Library, Manuscript Collections, Add MS 25089, which contains another identical copy of this account of the Passion of Christ.
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English