Minuscule 776 (Gregory-Aland)
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Minuscule 776 ε1228 (von Soden), is a Greek
minuscule manuscript
of the New Testament
written on parchment. Palaeographically
it has been assigned to the 11th century. The manuscript has complex contents.
contains the text of the four Gospel
s, on 387 parchment
leaves (size ). The text is written in two columns per page, 19 lines per page.
The text is divided according to the κεφαλαια (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin, with their τιτλοι (titles) at the top of the pages. There is also another division according to the smaller Ammonian Sections (in Mark 241 sections - the last in 16:20), with references to the Eusebian Canons.
It contains the Epistula ad Carpianum
, double Prolegomena of Cosmas and other longer, tables of the κεφαλαια (tables of contents) before each Gospel, lectionary markings at the margin, Synaxarion, Menologion, and pictures.
with some alien readings. Hermann von Soden classified it to the textual family Iκ. Kurt Aland
the Greek text of the codex did not place in any Category
.
According to the Claremont Profile Method it represent the textual family M
106
in Luke 1, Luke 10, and Luke 20.
The lacks the texts of Matthew 16:2b–3 (added by later hand in the margin) and Pericope Adulterae (John 7:53-8:11). The text of Luke 22:43-44
is marked by an obelus
.
to the 11th century.
The name of the scribe was Symeon, a monk.
The manuscript was noticed in a catalogue from 1876.
It was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Gregory (776). Gregory saw the manuscript in 1886.
The manuscript is now housed at the National Library of Greece
(76) in Athens
.
Greek language
Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. Its writing system has been the Greek alphabet for the majority of its history;...
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....
written on parchment. 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 11th century. The manuscript has complex contents.
Description
The 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...
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 387 parchment
Parchment
Parchment is a thin material made from calfskin, sheepskin or goatskin, often split. Its most common use was as a material for writing on, for documents, notes, or the pages of a book, codex or manuscript. It is distinct from leather in that parchment is limed but not tanned; therefore, it is very...
leaves (size ). The text is written in two columns per page, 19 lines per page.
The text is divided according to the κεφαλαια (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin, with their τιτλοι (titles) at the top of the pages. There is also another division according to the smaller 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....
, double Prolegomena of Cosmas and other longer, tables of the κεφαλαια (tables of contents) before each Gospel, lectionary markings at the margin, Synaxarion, Menologion, and pictures.
Text
The Greek text of the codex is a representative of the Byzantine text-typeByzantine 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 some alien readings. Hermann von Soden classified it to the textual family Iκ. Kurt 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...
the Greek text of the codex did not place 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 represent the textual family M
Codex Campianus
Codex Campianus designated by M or 021 , ε 72 , is a Greek uncial manuscript of the New Testament, dated palaeographically to the 9th century...
106
Minuscule 106
Minuscule 106 , ε 1380 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment leaves. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 10th century.- Description :...
in Luke 1, Luke 10, and Luke 20.
The lacks the texts of Matthew 16:2b–3 (added by later hand in the margin) and Pericope Adulterae (John 7:53-8:11). The text of Luke 22:43-44
Christ's agony at Gethsemane
Christ's agony at Gethsemane is a passage in the Gospel of Luke , describing a prayer of Jesus, after which he receives strength from an angel, on the Mount of Olives prior to his betrayal and arrest...
is marked by an obelus
Obelus
An obelus is a symbol consisting of a short horizontal line with a dot above and below. It is mainly used to represent the mathematical operation of division. It is therefore commonly referred to as the division sign.- History :The word "obelus" comes from the Greek word for a sharpened stick,...
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History
Gregory dated the manuscript to the 11th century. The manuscript is currently dated by the INTFInstitute for New Testament Textual Research
The Institute for New Testament Textual Research at the University of Münster, Westphalia, Germany, is an institute for the investigation of the text of the New Testament. The INTF was founded in Münster in 1959 by Professor Kurt Aland , the first director of the Institute...
to the 11th century.
The name of the scribe was Symeon, a monk.
The manuscript was noticed in a catalogue from 1876.
It was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Gregory (776). Gregory saw the manuscript in 1886.
The manuscript is now housed at the National Library of Greece
National Library of Greece
The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens...
(76) in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
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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...
- Minuscule 775 (Gregory-Aland)Minuscule 775 (Gregory-Aland)Minuscule 775 , ε461 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament written on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 13th century. The manuscript has complex contents.- Description :...