Description of Columbia University. MS Or 379: Questions and answers on Christianity.

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A catechism or brief theological summary of Christian doctrines and liturgy in Arabic, arranged in question and answer format; the first subject is "Fī wujūd Allāh". A table of contents in a different hand was added at the end (p. [215]).

Arabic Questions and answers on Christianity. former owner Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944 [1] [Questions and answers on Christianity].

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214 paginated leaves, 1 leaf : 232 x 163 (160 x 105) mm, bound to 232 x 170 mm 19 long lines with catchwords every verso. Written in naskh in black ink; pointed. Rubrications in red. Index

Bound in modern cardboard painted with narrow blue stripes and red snowflake or floral patterns with flap; red leather spine and fore-edge hinge covers; blue paper pastedowns.

Item is undated, but likely copied in the 19th century.

18--? Gift of David Eugene Smith, 1931-1934. Theology, Practical Christianity--Miscellanea Manuscripts, Arabic Codices (bound manuscripts) Manuscripts (documents) Full covers Envelope flaps (features)