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The commentary of David Kimchi

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MS. Bodl. 27
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The commentary of David Kimchi (' Rabi Kimhi') on:

  1. Nahum (fol. 1)
  2. Habakkuk (fol. 20)
  3. Zephaniah, (fol. 43)
  4. Zechariah (fol. 52)
  5. 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]

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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.

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

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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