'The [Gaelic] Bible before the Reformation', 1890
Scope and Contents
A discussion, possibly a script for a lecture, about the history of the Gaelic Bible. It includes information about translators, their motivations, and figures who possessed or may have possessed copies of a Gaelic Bible. There is some information, but with less focus, on some linguistic issues faced by translators.
Although the title of the notebook claims 'before the Reformation', there is some discussion of the Gaelic Bible following the Reformation, with 1801 being the last date mentioned in the text.
Dates
- Creation: 1890
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon B.28
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition. The binding is well-preserved. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting may require some concentration to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another; and held together by contemporary string
Dimensions
19 cm x 23.4 cm
Genre / Form
Topical
Repository Details
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