Collection of sermons in three parts, each written by a different 17th century hand.
Scope and Contents
(i) Sermons, circa 1650, by various ministers, the majority from the Presbytery of St. Andrews. A list of the preachers and their texts precedes, (Folios 2-260).
(ii) Sermons and extracts from theological books. (Folios 261-322).
(iii) Sermons, many of which are headed `At Torphichen`, with the time taken in delivering them; possibly by George Wilson, Minister of Torphichen, 1663-1681. (Folios 323-383).
Dates
- Creation: 17th century.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (383 folios. Quarto.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Contemporary leather binding, with clasps.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm available: Mf.Sec.MSS.123.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 11 12 2013
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk