Uncial 075
Encyclopedia
Uncial 075 Οπ3 (Soden), is a Greek uncial
manuscript
of the New Testament
, dated palaeographically
to the 10th century. Formerly it was designated by ג.
It was also classified as minuscule codex 382p.
, on 333 parchment leaves, with lacunae
(Romans; 1 Corinthians 1:1-15:28; Hebrews 11:38-13:25). The text is written in one column per page, 31 lines per page, in semi-uncial letters. The biblical text is surrounded by a commentary (catena
). Size 27 cm by 19 cm.
The leaves 61-65, 366-369 were supplied by a later hand (in minuscule) in the 13th century.
The Greek text of this codex
is mostly Byzantine
with some Alexandrian
readings. Aland
placed it in Category III.
The manuscript was written by monk Sabbas. Formerly it was held in Kosinitza. C. R. Gregory saw the manuscript in 1886. The manuscript was classified by Gregory as minuscule 382.
It is currently housed at the National Library of Greece
(Gr. 100, fol. 46-378), in Athens
.
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 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....
, 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 10th century. Formerly it was designated by ג.
It was also classified as minuscule codex 382p.
Description
The codex contains the Pauline epistlesPauline epistles
The Pauline epistles, Epistles of Paul, or Letters of Paul, are the thirteen New Testament books which have the name Paul as the first word, hence claiming authorship by Paul the Apostle. Among these letters are some of the earliest extant Christian documents...
, on 333 parchment leaves, 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...
(Romans; 1 Corinthians 1:1-15:28; Hebrews 11:38-13:25). The text is written in one column per page, 31 lines per page, in semi-uncial letters. The biblical text is surrounded by a commentary (catena
Catena (Biblical commentary)
A catena is a form of biblical commentary, verse by verse, made up entirely of excerpts from earlier Biblical commentators, each introduced with the name of the author, and with such minor adjustments of words to allow the whole to form a continuous commentary.The texts are mainly compiled from...
). Size 27 cm by 19 cm.
The leaves 61-65, 366-369 were supplied by a later hand (in minuscule) in the 13th century.
The Greek text of this codex
Codex
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 mostly Byzantine
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 some Alexandrian
Alexandrian text-type
The Alexandrian text-type , associated with Alexandria, is one of several text-types used in New Testament textual criticism to describe and group the textual character of biblical manuscripts...
readings. 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 III.
History
Currently it is dated by the INTF to the 10th century.The manuscript was written by monk Sabbas. Formerly it was held in Kosinitza. C. R. Gregory saw the manuscript in 1886. The manuscript was classified by Gregory as minuscule 382.
It is currently 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...
(Gr. 100, fol. 46-378), 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...
.