'Primitive Religion revived', an essay on rational religion 'by J. B.'
'Primitive Religion revived', an essay on rational religion 'by J. B.': a note of about A.D. 1700 states 'written by Esqre [James] Boovy att Cheame neare Epsom.' James Bovey died on Jan. 13, 1695/96.
Dates
- Creation: Written in the second half of the 17th century at Cheam
Extent
252 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. th. g. 1, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. th. g. 1
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19457
Abstract
'Primitive Religion revived', an essay on rational religion 'by J. B.'
Biographical / Historical
James Bovey (1622-1696) was a merchant, lawyer and philosopher.
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. VI, no. 32698
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought at an autograph sale at Sotheby's on Nov. 10, 1899, as part of lot 325.
Physical Facet
On paper, with metal clasp
Dimensions
4 7/8 × 7 1/2 in.
Topical
- Title
- 'Primitive Religion revived', an essay on rational religion 'by J. B.'
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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