Codex Gatianum
Encyclopedia
The Codex Gatianum, designated by gat or 30 (in Beuron system), is an 8th-century Latin
manuscript of the New Testament
. The text, written on vellum
, is a version of the Old Latin.
s. The Latin text of the Gospels is a representative of the Old Latin version.
and J. M. Heer in 1910. It was examined by Heer and Love.
Currently it is housed at the National Library of France (fond lat. 1587) in Paris
.
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.
Description
The manuscript 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. The Latin text of the Gospels is a representative of the Old Latin version.
History
Sabatier dated the manuscript to the 7th century, Kilkpatrick to the 8th century. The text was published by Paul SabatierPaul Sabatier
Paul Sabatier , was a French clergyman and historian who produced the first modern biography of St. Francis of Assisi. He is the brother of Auguste Sabatier....
and J. M. Heer in 1910. It was examined by Heer and Love.
Currently it is housed at the National Library of France (fond lat. 1587) in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
.
Further reading
- Joseph M. Heer, Evangelium Gatianum (Freiburg 1910).