Codex Seidelianus I
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Codex Seidelianus I, designated by siglum Ge or 011 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering), ε 87 (von Soden) is a Greek uncial
manuscript
of the Gospels, dated palaeographically
to the 9th century (or 10th century). The codex contains 252 parchment leaves . The manuscript is lacunose.
s with some lacunae
(Matthew 1:1-6:6, 7:25-8:9, 8:23-9:2, 28:18-Mark 1:13, Mark 14:19-25, Luke 1:1-13, 5:4-7:3, 8:46-9:5, 12:27-41, 24:41-end, John 18:5-19, 19:4-27).
The text is written in 2 columns per page, 21 lines per page. It was written by coarse hand.
The text is divided according to the Ammonian Sections, whose numbers are given at the margin, with references to the Eusebian Canons. It contains the (titles of chapters). It has breathings and accents, but often irregularly. Each member of the genealogy in Luke 3 forms a separate line.
Some portions of these lacunae are rectified by a later hand.
is a secondary representative of the Byzantine text-type
with many of the non-Byzantine readings seeming to be the Caesarean
. Aland
placed it in Category V. Hermann von Soden classified it to the family Ki
, but according to the Claremont Profile Method it belongs to the textual family Kx
.
, who published extracts from its text in 1723. The codex was barbarously mutilated in 1721 in order to send pieces to Bentley. Most of them were purchased by Eduard Harley. Some of fragments were found by Tregelles
in 1845. Tregelles collated its text in 1847.
The codex was known for Wettstein
, who gave siglum G for it. Griesbach
designated it by the same siglum.
Later it became part of the library of Edward Harley
, now is located, in the British Library
(Harley 5684), and one page, which Wolff gave to Richard Bentley
, is in Cambridge
in the (Trinity College
B. XVII. 20).
Uncial
Uncial is a majuscule script commonly used from the 3rd to 8th centuries AD by Latin and Greek scribes. Uncial letters are written in either Greek, Latin, or Gothic.-Development:...
manuscript
Manuscript
A manuscript or handwrite is written information that has been manually created by someone or some people, such as a hand-written letter, as opposed to being printed or reproduced some other way...
of the Gospels, dated palaeographically
Palaeography
Palaeography, also spelt paleography is the study of ancient writing. Included in the discipline is the practice of deciphering, reading, and dating historical manuscripts, and the cultural context of writing, including the methods with which writing and books were produced, and the history of...
to the 9th century (or 10th century). The codex contains 252 parchment leaves . The manuscript is lacunose.
Description
The codex contains the text of the four GospelGospel
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 some 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...
(Matthew 1:1-6:6, 7:25-8:9, 8:23-9:2, 28:18-Mark 1:13, Mark 14:19-25, Luke 1:1-13, 5:4-7:3, 8:46-9:5, 12:27-41, 24:41-end, John 18:5-19, 19:4-27).
The text is written in 2 columns per page, 21 lines per page. It was written by coarse hand.
The text is divided according to the Ammonian Sections, whose numbers are given at the margin, with references to the Eusebian Canons. It contains the (titles of chapters). It has breathings and accents, but often irregularly. Each member of the genealogy in Luke 3 forms a separate line.
Some portions of these lacunae are rectified by a later hand.
Text
The Greek text of this codexCodex
A codex is a book in the format used for modern books, with multiple quires or gatherings typically bound together and given a cover.Developed by the Romans from wooden writing tablets, its gradual replacement...
is a secondary representative of the Byzantine text-type
Byzantine text-type
The Byzantine text-type is one of several text-types used in textual criticism to describe the textual character of Greek New Testament manuscripts. It is the form found in the largest number of surviving manuscripts, though not in the oldest...
with many of the non-Byzantine readings seeming to be the Caesarean
Caesarean text-type
Caesarean text-type is the term proposed by certain scholars to denote a consistent pattern of variant readings that is claimed to be apparent in certain Greek manuscripts of the four Gospels, but which is not found in any of the other commonly recognized New Testament text-types; the Byzantine...
. Aland
Kurt Aland
Kurt Aland was a German Theologian and Professor of New Testament Research and Church History. He founded the Institut für neutestamentliche Textforschung in Münster and served as its first director for many years...
placed it in Category V. Hermann von Soden classified it to the family Ki
Family E
Family E is a textual group of the New Testament manuscripts. It belongs to the Byzantine text-type as one of its textual families, it is one of the primary early families of the Byzantine text-type...
, but according to the Claremont Profile Method it belongs to the textual family Kx
Family Kx
Family Kx is a large group of the New Testament manuscripts. It belongs to the Byzantine text-type as one of the textual families of this group. It includes uncials, and although hundreds of minuscules, no early ones.- Description :...
.
History
The codex was brought from the East to Germany by Seidel († 1718). After his death in 1718 La Croze, librarian from Berlin acquired it and presented to WolfJohann Christoph Wolf
Johann Christoph Wolf was a German Christian Hebraist, polyhistor, and collector of books....
, who published extracts from its text in 1723. The codex was barbarously mutilated in 1721 in order to send pieces to Bentley. Most of them were purchased by Eduard Harley. Some of fragments were found by Tregelles
Samuel Prideaux Tregelles
Samuel Prideaux Tregelles was an English biblical scholar, textual critic, and theologian.- Life :Tregelles was born at Wodehouse Place, Falmouth, of Quaker parents, but he himself for many years was in communion with the Plymouth Brethren and then later in life became a Presbyterian...
in 1845. Tregelles collated its text in 1847.
The codex was known for Wettstein
Johann Jakob Wettstein
Johann Jakob Wettstein was a Swiss theologian, best known as a New Testament critic.-Youth and study:...
, who gave siglum G for it. Griesbach
Johann Jakob Griesbach
Johann Jakob Griesbach , German biblical textual critic, was born at Butzbach, a small town in the state of Hesse, where his father, Konrad Kaspar , was pastor...
designated it by the same siglum.
Later it became part of the library of Edward Harley
Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer
Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer , styled Lord Harley between 1711 and 1724, was a British politician, bibliophile, collector and patron of the arts.-Background:...
, now is located, in the British Library
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(Harley 5684), and one page, which Wolff gave to Richard Bentley
Richard Bentley
Richard Bentley was an English classical scholar, critic, and theologian. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge....
, is in Cambridge
Cambridge
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in the (Trinity College
Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Trinity has more members than any other college in Cambridge or Oxford, with around 700 undergraduates, 430 graduates, and over 170 Fellows...
B. XVII. 20).
Further reading
- J. C. Wolff, "Anecdota Graeca" (Hamburg, 1723), III, pp. 48–92.
- S. P. Tregelles, Account of the Printed Text, p. 160.
External links
- Codex Seidelianus Ge (011): at the Encyclopedia of Textual Criticism
- Images at the British Library