Bible, Old Testament, Heptateuch [Old English]

Notes:

• Old English translations of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua, and a summary of Judges. Translations of Genesis (part), Numbers (part), and Joshua by Ælfric; homily on Judges also by Ælfric; other portions anonymous.

Bibliography:

• Richard Marsden (ed.), The Old English Heptateuch and Ælfric’s Libellus de Veteri Testamento et Novo. Vol. 1: Introduction and Text, Early English Text Society 330 (2008)

See also:

• Other works with the subject 'bible'

Author(s):

• Aelfric, Abbot of Eynsham

Manuscripts:

• MS. Hatton 115 (Selected pages online) — 11th century, second half; additions, 12th century, middle, 12th century, late, and 13th century, early; England (place of origin unknown)
• MS. Laud Misc. 509 (Digital facsimile online) — 11th century, second half; England

The above references reflect only the current coverage of the online catalogue and may not be comprehensive.