Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 147: Wycliffite Bible (Later Version)

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Title:

Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 147: Wycliffite Bible (Later Version)

Alternate Title:

Bible in English

Language:

English, Middle (1100-1500)

Extent:

ff. 454

Dimensions:

310 Height (mm) and 200 Width (mm)

Approximate Date:

[ca. 1400 - 1499]

Table of contents:

Wycliffite Bible (Later Version)

Description:

MS 147, dating to c. 1410-1430, contains the 'Later Version' of the Lollard translation of the Bible into Middle English but represents an early copy of this version, written before 1430. This manuscript is one of fifteen complete Wycliffite Bibles of the Later Version and one of only four which include the prologue to the Bible.