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Guard-book of theological writings, 17th-20th century

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MS. Eng. th. c. 72
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Guard-book of theological writings, including:

  1. (fol. 1) Reflections of the Duke of Hamilton on the eve of the battle of Worcester, 1651. CMD ID 9194.
  2. (fols. 4-22, 26-33) Notes by Philip Henry for sermons, 1656, 1683, 1690. CMD ID 10019, CMD ID 10283.
  3. (fols. 23-24, 34-74) Notes by Matthew Henry for sermons, 1693-1703. CMD ID 10283.
  4. (fols. 91-102) Printer's copy of a Roman Catholic treatise, arguing from the Fathers 'that there is a true and proper sacrifice in the church instituted by Christ', mid-17th century. CMD ID 16475.
  5. (fols. 112-119) Incomplete criticism of the writings of Bishop Jewel, c.1570. CMD ID 16476.

127 leaves.

Dates

  • Creation: 17th-20th century

Extent

127 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. th. c. 72, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. th. c. 72

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 9194

Abstract

Guard-book of theological writings, 17th-20th century.

Biographical / Historical

William Hamilton,second duke of Hamilton (1616–1651) was a British politician.

Philip Henry (1631–1696) was a British clergyman and ejected minister.

Matthew Henry (1662–1714) was a British Presbyterian minister.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired, 1960-1975.

Title
Guard-book of theological writings, 17th-20th century
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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