'Of the trew difference of the powre of a Kynge and the powre of the Churche...'
MS. Jones 3
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'Of the trew difference of the powre of a Kynge and the powre of the Churche...'
Shelfmark
MS. Jones 3
Summary
'Of the trew difference of the powre of a Kynge and the powre of the Churche, . and what is the uery trewthe and uertu of them bothe. An excellent worke:' a translation from the Latin, made by 'Jhon Phylpot' and dedicated to King Henry VIII. The whole may be in Philpot's own hand, to judge by the corrections, but is written in a formal hand.
This copy is signed by 'Math. Cant.' i.e. archbp. Parker, 1559-75 (Philpot was burnt in 1557), and endorsed by the archbp. 'To Gregory Seton in Paules church yeard at the signe of the Hedgehogge gyue thes.'.
Date
Written about 1540, perhaps by J. Philpott
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
72 Leaves
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Collection contents
'Of the trew difference of the powre of a Kynge and the powre of the Churche...'
