Royal MS 16 A II
Hebrew James and Jude — British Library Royal MS 16 A II
A Hebrew translation of James and Jude. The manuscript also begins with a Latin dedication to King Henry VIII.
- Library
- British Library
London, United Kingdom - When was it made?
- 1500s
- Language
- Hebrew, Latin
- Format
- Bound book
- What is it?
- A Hebrew translation of James and Jude made in the 1500s. It was made long after the original New Testament letters.
- Can you view it?
- Yes — at the library
- Do we have the text?
- Not yet
- Linked to Bible passages?
- Not yet
- Where can you view it?
- On the library website
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CONTEXT
Why it is fascinating
A Hebrew James and Jude manuscript connected with the court of Henry VIII is a striking piece of Bible translation history.
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The British Library says this manuscript was digitized, but those older online images are currently unavailable. MANUSKRPT links to the library record.