Complete Book of Psalms with various passages from the scriptures at the end, written in the Ge’ez language. Manuscript on parchment in red and black, decorated and illustrated. 18th century.
[135] leaves. 13×10 cm. Illustrations in vivid colors.
The Ge’ez language is an ancient Semitic language that was popular in Africa and the official language of a number of empires. Over the years, its usage dwindled and was replaced with Amharic. Exceptionally rare. The religious affiliation of the author is unclear.
Original, leather binding. Back cover is detached. Hole in four parchment leaves, with light tear.
Other than this blemish and rubbing to the bottom margins, the manuscript is in excellent condition.