Lectionary 150
Encyclopedia
Lectionary 150, designated by siglum ℓ 150 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering), is also known as Codex Harleianus. It is a Greek manuscript
of the New Testament
, on vellum leaves.
letters, on 374 parchment leaves (35.2 cm by 26.7 cm), in 2 columns per page, 21 lines per page, with ornaments. The capital letters and nomina sacra
are in red ink. The codex includes ten leaves of paper containing a series of Lessons from the Gospel
s.
The codex contains Lessons from the Gospels John
, Matthew
, Luke
lectionary
(Evangelistarium). The image shows the text of John 1:18.
It is one of the most beautiful lectionary codices, with a scribal date of 27 May 995 A.D. "It is a most splendid specimen on the uncial class of Evangelistaria, and its text presents many instructive variations."
It contains music notes. It is one of the most splendid uncial Evangelistaria.
Its text presents many instructive variations.
it was written by a presbyter called Constantine.
The manuscript came from Constantinople
. In 1677 John Covel
, chaplain of the English embassy in Constantinople, purchased this manuscript. It was shown by him to John Mill
(1645-1707), in London
. From Covell it was purchased – together with other manuscripts – by Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford
.
It was collated by Bloomfield
and examined by Woide
.
The manuscript is often cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3). It is not cited in UBS4.
The codex now is located in the British Library
(MS Harley 5598).
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 vellum leaves.
Description
The manuscript is written in compressed Greek UncialUncial
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:...
letters, on 374 parchment leaves (35.2 cm by 26.7 cm), in 2 columns per page, 21 lines per page, with ornaments. The capital letters and nomina sacra
Nomina sacra
Nomina sacra means "sacred names" in Latin, and can be used to refer to traditions of abbreviated writing of several frequently occurring divine names or titles in early Greek language Holy Scripture...
are in red ink. The codex includes ten leaves of paper containing a series of Lessons from the 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.
The codex contains Lessons from the Gospels John
Gospel of John
The Gospel According to John , commonly referred to as the Gospel of John or simply John, and often referred to in New Testament scholarship as the Fourth Gospel, is an account of the public ministry of Jesus...
, Matthew
Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel According to Matthew is one of the four canonical gospels, one of the three synoptic gospels, and the first book of the New Testament. It tells of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth...
, Luke
Gospel of Luke
The Gospel According to Luke , commonly shortened to the Gospel of Luke or simply Luke, is the third and longest of the four canonical Gospels. This synoptic gospel is an account of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It details his story from the events of his birth to his Ascension.The...
lectionary
Lectionary
A Lectionary is a book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings appointed for Christian or Judaic worship on a given day or occasion.-History:...
(Evangelistarium). The image shows the text of John 1:18.
It is one of the most beautiful lectionary codices, with a scribal date of 27 May 995 A.D. "It is a most splendid specimen on the uncial class of Evangelistaria, and its text presents many instructive variations."
It contains music notes. It is one of the most splendid uncial Evangelistaria.
Its text presents many instructive variations.
History
According to the colophonColophon (publishing)
In publishing, a colophon is either:* A brief description of publication or production notes relevant to the edition, in modern books usually located at the reverse of the title page, but can also sometimes be located at the end of the book, or...
it was written by a presbyter called Constantine.
The manuscript came from Constantinople
Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital of the Roman, Eastern Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman Empires. Throughout most of the Middle Ages, Constantinople was Europe's largest and wealthiest city.-Names:...
. In 1677 John Covel
John Covel
John Covel was a clergyman and scientist who became Master of Christ's College, Cambridge and vice-chancellor of the University....
, chaplain of the English embassy in Constantinople, purchased this manuscript. It was shown by him to John 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:...
(1645-1707), in London
London
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. From Covell it was purchased – together with other manuscripts – by Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford
Earl of Oxford
Earl of Oxford is a dormant title in the Peerage of England, held for several centuries by the de Vere family from 1141 until the death of the 20th earl in 1703. The Veres were also hereditary holders of the office of master or Lord Great Chamberlain from 1133 until the death of the 18th Earl in 1625...
.
It was collated by Bloomfield
Samuel Thomas Bloomfield
Samuel Thomas Bloomfield was an English clergyman and Biblical textual critic. His Greek New Testament was widely used, in England and the United States.-Life:His surname was also spelled Blomfield or Blumfield...
and examined by Woide
Carl Gottfried Woide
Carl Gottfried Woide , also known in England as Charles Godfrey Woide, was an Orientalist.Born to a German family in the Polish city of Leszno, he was a pastor of the Reformed church there till 1768. Woide lived in Britain from 1768 to 1790 and worked in the British Museum as a librarian. He was...
.
The manuscript is often cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3). It is not cited in UBS4.
The codex now is located in the British Library
British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom, and is the world's largest library in terms of total number of items. The library is a major research library, holding over 150 million items from every country in the world, in virtually all known languages and in many formats,...
(MS Harley 5598).
See also
- List of New Testament lectionaries
- 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...