The commentary of David Kimchi (' Rabi Kimhi') on:
- Nahum (fol. 1)
- Habakkuk (fol. 20)
- Zephaniah, (fol. 43)
- Zechariah (fol. 52)
- Malachi (fol. 96: the first few sentences only)
Translated into Latin, with the Latin text prefixed to each section. This appears not to be Thomas Neale's translation. A casual note of three names (cardinal Pole etc.) on fol. 29v is made into a note of supposed ownership on the inner cover. 'Richard Clyf[?], late 16th cent., is on fol. 99.
Dates
- Creation: Written A.D. 1541-1542 in England
Extent
99 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Bodl. 27, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Bodl. 27
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 17837
Abstract
The commentary of David Kimchi
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
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. 1874
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by sir Henry Savile in 1620.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
6 1/2 × 5 in.
Topical
- Title
- The commentary of David Kimchi
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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