Codex Claromontanus V
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The Codex Claromontanus V, designated by h in traditional system or by 12 in the Beuron system, is a 4th or 5th century Latin
manuscript of the New Testament
. The text, written on vellum
.
The manuscript contains the text of the four Gospel
s with lacunae
in Matthew
1:1-3:15; 14:44-18:12 on 66 parchment leaves. It contains the Ammonian Sections and Eusebian Canons, it uses abbreviations.
The nomina sacra
are written in an abbreviated way.
The text of the codex represents Old Latin textual tradition in the Gospel of Matthew. In rest of Gospels it has text of Vulgate
.
The manuscript was bought by Pius VI (1775-1798).
The text of the codex was edited by Paul Sabatier
, Angelo Mai
, Johannes Belsheim
, and Jülicher.
The codex is located, in the Vatican Library
(Lat. 7223) at Vatican
.
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
manuscript of the New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
. The text, written on vellum
Vellum
Vellum is mammal skin prepared for writing or printing on, to produce single pages, scrolls, codices or books. It is generally smooth and durable, although there are great variations depending on preparation, the quality of the skin and the type of animal used...
.
The manuscript contains the text of the four Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
s with lacunae
Lacuna (manuscripts)
A lacunaPlural lacunae. From Latin lacūna , diminutive form of lacus . is a gap in a manuscript, inscription, text, painting, or a musical work...
in Matthew
Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel According to Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels, one of the three synoptic gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It tells of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth...
1:1-3:15; 14:44-18:12 on 66 parchment leaves. It contains the Ammonian Sections and Eusebian Canons, it uses abbreviations.
The nomina sacra
Nomina sacra
Nomina sacra means "sacred names" in Latin, and can be used to refer to traditions of abbreviated writing of several frequently occurring divine names or titles in early Greek language Holy Scripture...
are written in an abbreviated way.
The text of the codex represents Old Latin textual tradition in the Gospel of Matthew. In rest of Gospels it has text of Vulgate
Vulgate
The Vulgate is a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible. It was largely the work of St. Jerome, who was commissioned by Pope Damasus I in 382 to make a revision of the old Latin translations...
.
The manuscript was bought by Pius VI (1775-1798).
The text of the codex was edited by Paul Sabatier
Paul Sabatier
Paul Sabatier , was a French clergyman and historian who produced the first modern biography of St. Francis of Assisi. He is the brother of Auguste Sabatier....
, Angelo Mai
Angelo Mai
Angelo Mai was an Italian Cardinal and philologist. He won a European reputation for publishing for the first time a series of previously unknown ancient texts. These he was able to discover and publish, first while in charge of the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan and then in the same role at the...
, Johannes Belsheim
Johannes Belsheim
Johannes Engebretsen Belsheim was a Norwegian teacher, priest, translator and biographer. He is known for his studies of biblical handwritings, including the Codex Aureus, Codex Gigas, Codex Corbeiensis I, Codex Palatinus, Codex Veronensis, and Codex Claromontanus V...
, and Jülicher.
The codex is located, in the Vatican Library
Vatican Library
The Vatican Library is the library of the Holy See, currently located in Vatican City. It is one of the oldest libraries in the world and contains one of the most significant collections of historical texts. Formally established in 1475, though in fact much older, it has 75,000 codices from...
(Lat. 7223) at Vatican
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
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Further reading
- Johannes BelsheimJohannes BelsheimJohannes Engebretsen Belsheim was a Norwegian teacher, priest, translator and biographer. He is known for his studies of biblical handwritings, including the Codex Aureus, Codex Gigas, Codex Corbeiensis I, Codex Palatinus, Codex Veronensis, and Codex Claromontanus V...
, Evangelium secundum Matthaeum, Christiania 1892. - F. C. BurkittFrancis Crawford BurkittFrancis Crawford Burkitt was a British theologian and scholar. He was Norris Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, from 1905 until shortly before his death. Burkitt was a sturdy critic of the notion of a distinct "Caesarean Text" of the New Testament put forward by B. H...
, On Codex Claromontanus (h), (JTS, London 1903), pp. 587–588.
