The four Gospels in Dutch, Written in 1472 at Gorinchem
The four Gospels in Dutch, divided into daily lessons, beg. 'Hier beghinnen sunte Matheus evangelien op onser lieuer wrouwen dach ontfankenis ēn op hoere gheboerten' (fol. 19); preceded by:
- an explanation of the Dominical letters (fol. 1v)
- a calendar (fol. 4)
- a table of lessons (fol. 12)
Followed by special lessons for holy days. Colophon: 'Dit boec is ghescreuen int iaer ons Heren M.CCCC. end lxxij. Een Ave Maria van mynnen vro die scryfter' (fol. 218v).
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1472 at Gorinchem
Extent
224 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Dutch; Flemish
Shelfmark
MS. Marshall 58
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 5281
Custodial History
Manuscript (49).
On fol. 218v, in the same hand, 'Dit boec hort toe den besloten susteren te Gorinchem wonende in die Haerstraet.'
Bibliography
- See further R. Priebsch, Deutsche Hss. in England (1896), i, no. 159.
Physical Facet
On paper, in double columns; clasps and bosses lost. Bound in stamped leather on boards, contemporary
Dimensions
8 3/8 × 6 1/4 in.
Repository Details
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