Mo-tʻa dzæn fōk iung sū (Matthew), Iak-ön dzæn fōk iung sū (John), and Mo kʻau dzæn fōk iung sū (Mark), Romanized Shanghainese Gospels, Shanghai, [Three Works Bound Together] Translated by Cleveland Keith 1861–1862

著者(Author)：Cleveland Keith, 吉士

出版元(Publisher)：Zong'-Hae : Van' 'Kiön Sū Ōk, Shanghai

刊行年(Publishing Date)：1861-1862

ページ数(Pages)：[2], 124; [2], 100; [2], 72 pp

裝幀(Binding)：Hardcover

コンディション(Condition)：Good

サイズ(Size)：22.2x14.8cm

A rare bound group of three Romanized Shanghainese Gospels (Matthew 1861; John 1861; Mark 1862), produced in Shanghai by the American Episcopal Mission. Translated by Cleveland Keith and rendered into Roman character by members of the same mission. The Matthew volume (Mo-tʻa dzæn fōk iung sū) is specifically recorded by Alexander Wylie (Memorials of Protestant Missionaries to the Chinese, 1867, p. 211).

Cleveland Keith (1827–1862) was an American Episcopal missionary active in Shanghai from the early 1850s. Working under Bishop Boone, he was engaged in the translation of Christian texts into the Shanghainese dialect. After returning to Shanghai in 1859, he took charge of a printing press established for the production of colloquial works in Roman characters, playing a key role in the development of early Romanized Shanghainese publications. The Shanghainese imprint “Van’ Kiön Sŭ Ök” found in the present works may plausibly be associated with this printing activity, possibly representing the local press through which such works were issued.

Later cloth. Some insect damage and associated losses. Slight water staining. The original wrappers of all three parts are preserved. Provenance: General Theological Seminary (perforated stamps and bookplates).

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