Minuscule 64
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Minuscule 64 ε 1287 (von Soden), formerly known as Ussher 2, is a Greek
minuscule manuscript
of the New Testament
, on parchment leaves. Palaeographically
it has been assigned to the 12th century. The manuscript has complex contents and full marginalia
.
s on 443 leaves (size ). The text is written in one columns per page, 18 lines per page. The initial letters are written in gold.
The text is divided according to the κεφαλαια (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin, and the τιτλοι (titles of chapters) at the top of the pages. There is also a division according to the Ammonian Sections (in Mark 241 sections, the last in 16:20), with references to the Eusebian Canons.
It contains the Epistula ad Carpianum
, Eusebian Canon tables at the beginning, tables of the (tables of contents) before each Gospel, lectionary markings at the margin (for liturgical use), and synaxaria.
Subscriptions with numbers of Verses were added by a later hand.
The Greek text of the codex is a representative of the Byzantine text-type
. Aland
did not place it in any Category
.
According to the Claremont Profile Method it represents textual cluster 121
in Luke 1, Luke 10, and Luke 20.
. In 1702 it was presented together with minuscule 61
and 63 to Trinity College
in Dublin (along with the codices 61
and 63
). Then towards to the end of the 17th century it belonged to one John Jones.
In 1880 Dean Burgon found the manuscript in the library of the Marquis of Bute
(Marquess of Bute, Ms. 82 G. 18/19). It was collated, like 63
, by Dodwell, used by Brian Walton in his Polyglotte (as Em), used by Mill
(as Usser. 2). C. R. Gregory saw it in 1883.
It is currently housed at the Schøyen Collection (Ms 230), at Oslo
.
Greek language
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minuscule 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 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....
, on parchment leaves. 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...
it has been assigned to the 12th century. The manuscript has complex contents and full marginalia
Marginalia
Marginalia are scribbles, comments, and illuminations in the margins of a book.- Biblical manuscripts :Biblical manuscripts have liturgical notes at the margin, for liturgical use. Numbers of texts' divisions are given at the margin...
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Description
The codex contains a complete 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 on 443 leaves (size ). The text is written in one columns per page, 18 lines per page. The initial letters are written in gold.
The text is divided according to the κεφαλαια (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin, and the τιτλοι (titles of chapters) at the top of the pages. There is also a division according to the Ammonian Sections (in Mark 241 sections, the last in 16:20), with references to the Eusebian Canons.
It contains the Epistula ad Carpianum
Epistula ad Carpianum
The Epistula ad Carpianum is the title traditionally given to a letter from Eusebius of Caesarea to a Christian named Carpianus....
, Eusebian Canon tables at the beginning, tables of the (tables of contents) before each Gospel, lectionary markings at the margin (for liturgical use), and synaxaria.
Subscriptions with numbers of Verses were added by a later hand.
The Greek text of the codex is a 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...
. 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...
did not place it in any Category
Categories of New Testament manuscripts
New Testament manuscripts in Greek are categorized into five groups, according to a scheme introduced in 1981 by Kurt and Barbara Aland in Der Text des Neuen Testaments. The categories are based on how each manuscript relates to the various text-types. Generally speaking, earlier Alexandrian...
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According to the Claremont Profile Method it represents textual cluster 121
Minuscule 121
Minuscule 121 , ε 366 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment leaves. It is dated by a colophon to the year 1284.- Description :...
in Luke 1, Luke 10, and Luke 20.
History
The manuscript once belonged to Thomas Goade († 1638), then to James UssherJames Ussher
James Ussher was Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland between 1625–56...
. In 1702 it was presented together with minuscule 61
Minuscule 61
Codex Montfortianus designated by 61 , and known as minuscule 61, Erasmus named it Codex Britannicus, is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament on paper. It is dated to the early 16th century, though a 15th century date is possible on palaeographic grounds.The manuscript is famous for...
and 63 to Trinity College
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
in Dublin (along with the codices 61
Minuscule 61
Codex Montfortianus designated by 61 , and known as minuscule 61, Erasmus named it Codex Britannicus, is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament on paper. It is dated to the early 16th century, though a 15th century date is possible on palaeographic grounds.The manuscript is famous for...
and 63
Minuscule 63
Minuscule 63 , A 118 , formerly known as Ussher 1, is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment leaves. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 10th century. It has marginalia....
). Then towards to the end of the 17th century it belonged to one John Jones.
In 1880 Dean Burgon found the manuscript in the library of the Marquis of Bute
Isle of Bute
Bute is an island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. Formerly part of the county of Buteshire, it now constitutes part of the council area of Argyll and Bute. Its resident population was 7,228 in April 2001.-Geography:...
(Marquess of Bute, Ms. 82 G. 18/19). It was collated, like 63
Minuscule 63
Minuscule 63 , A 118 , formerly known as Ussher 1, is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment leaves. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 10th century. It has marginalia....
, by Dodwell, used by Brian Walton in his Polyglotte (as Em), used by Mill
John Mill
John Mill was an English theologian. He is noted for his critical edition of the Greek New Testament which included notes on many variant readings.-Biography:...
(as Usser. 2). C. R. Gregory saw it in 1883.
It is currently housed at the Schøyen Collection (Ms 230), at Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
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See also
- List of New Testament minuscules
- Biblical manuscriptBiblical manuscriptA biblical manuscript is any handwritten copy of a portion of the text of the Bible. The word Bible comes from the Greek biblia ; manuscript comes from Latin manu and scriptum...
- Textual criticismTextual criticismTextual criticism is a branch of literary criticism that is concerned with the identification and removal of transcription errors in the texts of manuscripts...