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The apocalypse or revelation of St John, Late seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.01.24

Scope and Contents

'In Greek and English, clausularily drawne, so as it may be easily read out of Greeke into English, or out of English into Greeke, by such as take delight in the text. Also a short commentary or explanation of the most difficult places and visions therein contained. Together with Greeke marginal notes, shewing the greatest part of the phrases and expressions which the Holy Ghost uses therein, are taken out of the Greeke translation called the Septuagint, which serves as good direction to know what is to be meant thereby. As also the iconologie or figures of all the said visions, drawne and designed according to the visions therein expressed, and are very usefull for the remembring of them, and better imprinting thre idea of them in the mind and memory of the studious. Claused by William Spenser, gent.' The Greek and English text, which occupies the page opposite to each page of commentary, has been formed by cutting out the several clauses from printed editions, and pasting them side by side in parallel columns. The drawings, which consist of rough unfinished sketches, are 54 in number. See also MS Dd.08.04.

Dates

  • Creation: Late seventeenth century

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

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Extent

1 volume(s) (92 leaves.)

Language of Materials

Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

English

Custodial History

In the Library by the mid 1750s.

Physical Description

Paper.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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