Minuscule 206
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Minuscule 206 α 365 (Soden), is a Greek
minuscule manuscript
of the New Testament
, partly on parchment, partly on paper (like codex 69
). Palaeographically
it has been assigned to the 15th century.
It has marginalia
.
Formerly it was assigned by 214a and 270p. Scrivener labelled it by 182a.
, Pauline epistles
, and Catholic epistles on 397 leaves (size ), with some lacunae
(Acts 1:1-12:3; 13:5-15(?); 2 John-Jude). The text is written in 1 column per page, 20 lines per page. The order of books: Acts of the Apostles, Catholic epistles, and Pauline epistles.
It has some additional matter, like Journeys of Paul (as Minuscule 102
, 216
, 256
, 468
, 614
, 665
).
The text is divided according to the (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin.
It contains Prolegomena, tables of the (tables of contents) before each book, lectionary markings at the margin, Synaxarion, and Menologion, and subscriptions at the end of each book.
2 John, 3 John, and Epistle Jude were supplied in the 14th century.
in the Catholic epistles and the Byzantine text-type
in rest of the books of the codex. Aland
placed it in Category III in the Catholic epistles, and in Category V in rest of books.
In the Pauline epistles text is close to the codices 429
, 522
, 1891, and 2815
.
In 2 Timothy 2:14 it reads Χριστου (of Christ) for θεοῦ (of God) along with 429
, 1758.
from a Greek island to England (along with minuscule 470
).
It was examined and described by Scrivener.
Formerly it was assigned by 214a and 270p. In 1908 C. R. Gregory gave number 206 for it.
Formerly it was housed at the Lambeth Palace
. It is currently housed at the Antiquariat Christi (1182), in London
.
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....
, partly on parchment, partly on paper (like codex 69
Minuscule 69
Minuscule 69 , δ 505 , known as Codex Leicester, or Codex Leicestrensis, is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament on paper and parchment leaves. The manuscript palaeographically has been assigned to the 15th century. Some leaves of the codex were lost. The text-type is eclectic...
). 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 15th century.
It has 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...
.
Formerly it was assigned by 214a and 270p. Scrivener labelled it by 182a.
Description
The codex contains the text of the Acts of the ApostlesActs of the Apostles
The Acts of the Apostles , usually referred to simply as Acts, is the fifth book of the New Testament; Acts outlines the history of the Apostolic Age...
, Pauline epistles
Pauline 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...
, and Catholic epistles on 397 leaves (size ), 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...
(Acts 1:1-12:3; 13:5-15(?); 2 John-Jude). The text is written in 1 column per page, 20 lines per page. The order of books: Acts of the Apostles, Catholic epistles, and Pauline epistles.
It has some additional matter, like Journeys of Paul (as Minuscule 102
Minuscule 102
Minuscule 102 , α 499 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on paper leaves. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 15th century. Formerly it was labelled by 99a and 114p.- Description :...
, 216
Minuscule 216
Minuscule 216 , α 469 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on paper. It is dated by a colophon to the year 1358. It has marginalia.- Description :...
, 256
Minuscule 256
Minuscule 256 , α216 , is a Greek-Armenian minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 11th century.It was adapted for liturgical use....
, 468
Minuscule 468
Minuscule 468 , Ο30 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on paper. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 13th century.Formerly it was labeled by 118a, 138p, and 55r....
, 614
Minuscule 614
Minuscule 614 , α 364 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 13th century. The manuscript is lacunose...
, 665
Minuscule 665
Minuscule 665 , α 354 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 13th century. The manuscript is lacunose. Gregory labelled it by 222a and 277p...
).
The text is divided according to the (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin.
It contains Prolegomena, tables of the (tables of contents) before each book, lectionary markings at the margin, Synaxarion, and Menologion, and subscriptions at the end of each book.
2 John, 3 John, and Epistle Jude were supplied in the 14th century.
Text
The Greek text of the codex is a representative of the Caesarean text-typeCaesarean 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...
in the Catholic epistles and 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...
in rest of the books of the codex. 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 in the Catholic epistles, and in Category V in rest of books.
In the Pauline epistles text is close to the codices 429
Minuscule 429
Minuscule 429 , α 398 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on cotton paper. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 14th century .- Description :...
, 522
Minuscule 522
Minuscule 522 , ε 145 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on a paper. It is dated by a colophon to the year 1515 or 1516.Scrivener labelled it by number 488...
, 1891, and 2815
Minuscule 2815
Minuscule 2815 , α 253 . Formerly was labelled as 2ap in all catalogues, but it was renumbered by Aland.It is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, dated paleographically to the 12th century....
.
In 2 Timothy 2:14 it reads Χριστου (of Christ) for θεοῦ (of God) along with 429
Minuscule 429
Minuscule 429 , α 398 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on cotton paper. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 14th century .- Description :...
, 1758.
History
The manuscript was brought by CarlyleJoseph Dacre Carlyle
Joseph Dacre Carlyle was an English orientalist, born in Carlisle, England, where his father was a physician.In 1775 he went to Cambridge, and was elected a fellow of Queens' College in 1779, taking the degree of Bachelor of Divinity in 1793...
from a Greek island to England (along with minuscule 470
Minuscule 470
Minuscule 470 , α 136 , is a Greek minuscule manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 11th century. Scrivener labelled it number 509...
).
It was examined and described by Scrivener.
Formerly it was assigned by 214a and 270p. In 1908 C. R. Gregory gave number 206 for it.
Formerly it was housed at the Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. It is located in Lambeth, on the south bank of the River Thames a short distance upstream of the Palace of Westminster on the opposite shore. It was acquired by the archbishopric around 1200...
. It is currently housed at the Antiquariat Christi (1182), in London
London
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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...
Further reading
(as a)- V. Davey, A Study of the New Testament Manuscripts 206 and 429 in the Pauline and Catholic Epistles, Unpublished M.A. Thesis, University of Birmingham, 1970.
External links
- Minuscule 206 at the Encyclopedia of Textual Criticism