"Speculum chronologicum; or a briefe chronologie and series of the times collected out of the Scriptures, shewing the proper seasons wherein things were done from the creation of the world vntill the death of our Saviour Christ, an. 3963, collected and set in order by W. A."

Title

"Speculum chronologicum; or a briefe chronologie and series of the times collected out of the Scriptures, shewing the proper seasons wherein things were done from the creation of the world vntill the death of our Saviour Christ, an. 3963, collected and set in order by W. A."

Shelfmark

MS. Rawl. B. 156

Summary

The preface is signed,"William Aspinwall," and dated, "Boston in New England, the 12. of the I. mo. called March, anno Domini 1652, mundi 5582 current." The work contains tables of all the years from the creation, with the events recorded in the Scriptures assigned to their proper dates.

On the title-page is a recommendatory notice by Joseph Caryl, dated 7 Dec 1652; and on the first fly-leaf is the following memorandum by Dr. Rawlinson; "Whether this piece was ever printed or not, I cannot find; but that it was designed for the press is plain, by the original license at the beginning given by Jos. Caryll, a well-known dissenting teacher. R + R."

Date

17th century

Language

English

Physical facet

On paper, in quarto

Physical extent

63 Leaves

Custodial history

In folio ad initium rejectaneo: "John Weaver. Read ouer, Nov. 69."