Religious pieces by Bishop Burnet
MS. Add. D. 24
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Religious pieces by Bishop Burnet
Shelfmark
MS. Add. D. 24
Summary
Religious pieces by Bishop Burnet, etc.:
(fols. 1, 161). Burnet's Exposition of the Church Catechism, autograph, but somewhat different in arrangement from the printed edition of 1710;
(fol. 89). 'A synopsis of Ecclesiastes', followed by part of an Advent meditation on Gal, iv. 6: neither in Bishop Burnet's hand, but perhaps his;
(fol. 100). A copy of dean George Stanhope's will, May 2, 1727; his daughter married bishop Burnet's eldest son William;
(fol. 104). Fifty autograph sermons by Bishop Burnet, followed by a prayer, imperfect at end;
(fol. 195). 'Of my own life', a 'rough draught' of Bishop Burnet's autobiography, to Nov. 30, 1710, with a catalogue of his works, all autograph.
Date
written chiefly early in the 18th century by Bishop Burnet
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
228 Leaves
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Religious pieces by Bishop Burnet
