Codex Sangallensis 51
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The Codex Sangallensis 51, designated by 48 on the Beuron system, is a 8th century Latin
manuscript of the New Testament
. The text, written on vellum
, is a version of the old Latin
. The manuscript contains the text of the four Gospel
s on 134 parchment leaves (29 ½ x 22 ½ cm). It is written in two columns, in Irish semi-uncials.
The Latin text of the Gospel of John is a representative of the Western text-type
. The text of the rest Gospels represents Vulgate
.
The codex was written in the West, possibly in the St. Gallen monastery, by Irish monk in the 8th century.
The codex is located, in the Abbey library of St. Gallen
(51) at St. Gallen
.
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...
, is a version of the old Latin
Vetus Latina
Vetus Latina is a collective name given to the Biblical texts in Latin that were translated before St Jerome's Vulgate Bible became the standard Bible for Latin-speaking Western Christians. The phrase Vetus Latina is Latin for Old Latin, and the Vetus Latina is sometimes known as the Old Latin Bible...
. 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 on 134 parchment leaves (29 ½ x 22 ½ cm). It is written in two columns, in Irish semi-uncials.
The Latin text of the Gospel of John is a representative of the Western text-type
Western text-type
The Western text-type is one of several text-types used in textual criticism to describe and group the textual character of Greek New Testament manuscripts...
. The text of the rest Gospels represents 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...
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The codex was written in the West, possibly in the St. Gallen monastery, by Irish monk in the 8th century.
The codex is located, in the Abbey library of St. Gallen
Abbey library of St. Gallen
The Abbey Library of Saint Gall was founded by Saint Othmar, the founder of the Abbey of St. Gall.The library collection is the oldest in Switzerland, and is one of earliest and most important monastic libraries in the world. It holds 2,100 manuscripts dating back to the 8th through the 15th...
(51) at St. Gallen
St. Gallen
St. Gallen is the capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. The town mainly relies on the service sector for its economic...
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Further reading
- Gustav Scherrer, Verzeichniss der Handschriften der Stiftsbibliothek von St. Gallen, Halle 1875, S. 22-23.
External links
- Codex Sangallensis 51 images of the codex at the Stiffsbibliothek St. Gallen