Item Summary

The first part of the manuscript consists of a Mayan translation of the Passion, followed by instructions for the Mass. The second part of the manuscript consists of a record of deaths in Teabo, Yucatàn, beginning with an entry dated Nov. 22, 1803 and ending with one dated Oct. 6, 1875. Balthasar Mutul and Juan Tomas Mutul are mentioned. Folio 2 is inscribed "Teabo - Cayam Batab." Christian names written in Spanish. The death records on the final pages are from the Maya town of Teabo. The manuscript likely originated from this town.

Descriptive Information

Title
Discourses on the Passion of Christ and other texts, [1803-1875].
Call Number
C0744.01 (Garrett-Gates Mesoamerican Manuscripts, no. 66)
Identifier
https://library.princeton.edu/mssimages/garrett-gates%20mesoamerican/garrettgatesmeso66-f1r.jpg
Language
Mayan languages
Date Created
[1803-1875].
Format
Manuscript
Extent
1 volume (26 leaves) : paper ; 21 x 16 cm
Provenance
Previously owned by William Gates; sold to Robert Garrett (purchased from William Gates in 1930); deposited by Garrett at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton in 1942; removed from the Institute in 1949, at Garrett's request, and donated to the Princeton University Library.
Source Acquisition
Gift; Robert Garrett; 1949.
Rights Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated
Notes
The first two and last two folios comprise a broadside printed indulgence measuring approximately 32 x 43 cm. with a heading that includes the years 1798 and 1799. Text was written on the blank verso. Pagination begins following the 2 leaves of printed indulgences.
Binding Note
Parchment wrapper; in cloth case.

Discovery Information

Subject
Mayas—Religion
Registers of births, etc—Mexico—Teabo—19th century
Maya language—Texts
Teabo (Mexico)—History—19th century—Sources
Bible Gospels
Jesus Christ—Passion
Indigenous Studies

Physical Characteristics

File Count
56

Institutional Information

Collection
Mesoamerican Manuscripts
IIIF Manifest URL

https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/scanned_resources/6dd4b70e-727c-4d62-a6d6-809601e737a2/manifest