Ussher Manuscripts
MSS. Add. A. 379-380, C. 296-300; Auct. T. 5. 30
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Ussher Manuscripts
Shelfmark
MSS. Add. A. 379-380, C. 296-300; Auct. T. 5. 30
Summary
Collections by Archbishop Ussher, 17th century.
Date
17th century
Language
Welsh
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
English
Latin
Physical extent
0.88 Linear metres
8 boxes
Acquisition
The manuscripts were presented to the Library by his grandson, James Tyrrell, but were first lent to Dr John Mill for use in his edition of the Greek New Testament. Mill placed them in the Library in the middle of June 1707.
Subject
Religion
Chronology
17th century
Church history
