MS. Rawl. D. 1269 - A note-book of sermons

GEMMS Manuscript ID
GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT- 501
(old series: GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-462)
Title
A note-book of sermons
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. D. 1269
Creation Date
ca. 1596 - 1637
Repository
Bodleian Library
Contents Note

Contains notes on 36 sermons in the hand of William Sancroft the elder (1582-1637), Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Index of subject matter at the beginning; index of texts at the end. Comments by Mr. Hearne and Mr Sinews on f. 64v. The material on ff. 56v-57r does not seem to fit with any of the sermon notes.

Material Features

Paper, sextodecimo or trigesimo-secundo, 64 leaves.

Associated People
Source of Data (Contributor name)

Jeanne Shami; Bodleian Library Rawlinson Catalogue, vol. 3.

Other Note

Pencil marks throughout by a careful reader. In a white parchment with gilt arms, ruling, and spinal decoration. In magnificent shape and flexibly bound and sewn. The book also includes sayings and quotations by named people, Dr. Some, Mr. Swale, etc. Sancroft died in 1637 and his death is taken as the end date for the manuscript's main contents.

Sermons Contained
GEMMS record created
November 29, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024