Minuscule 798
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Minuscule 798 ε 473 (Soden). It is a Greek minuscule manuscript
of the New Testament
, on 260 parchment leaves (17 cm by 11.5 cm). It is dated palaeographically
to the 11th century.
s with some lacunae
(Mark 1:-8:2). The text is written in one column per page, 20 lines per page in minuscule letters. The initial letters in red. Size of the text is 11.4 by 7.5 cm. Mark 1:1-8:2 is faded.
The text is divided according to the (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin and their (titles) at the top of the pages. There is also a division according to the smaller Ammonian Sections
, with references to the Eusebian Canons.
It contains lectionary markings at the margin and pictures.
. Aland
placed it in Category V.
It was not examined by using Claremont Profile Method.
and Mark
on 112 folios are housed in Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη
(137), in Athens
. Luke
and John
on 148 folios are housed in Bibelmuseum (Ms. 7) in Münster
.
Gregory saw the manuscript in 1886. The part of the manuscript housed in Münster was digitalized by the CSNTM
in 2007.
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 260 parchment leaves (17 cm by 11.5 cm). It is 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 11th century.
Description
The codex contains the text of the 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 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...
(Mark 1:-8:2). The text is written in one column per page, 20 lines per page in minuscule letters. The initial letters in red. Size of the text is 11.4 by 7.5 cm. Mark 1:1-8:2 is faded.
The text is divided according to the (chapters), whose numbers are given at the margin and their (titles) at the top of the pages. There is also a division according to the smaller Ammonian Sections
Ammonian Sections
Eusebian canons or Eusebian sections, also known as Ammonian Sections, are the system of dividing the four Gospels used between late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. The divisions into chapters and verses used in modern texts date only from the 13th and 16th centuries, respectively...
, with references to the Eusebian Canons.
It contains lectionary markings at the margin 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...
. 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 V.
It was not examined by using Claremont Profile Method.
History
The codex was divided into two parts and now located in two places. MatthewGospel 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...
and Mark
Gospel of Mark
The Gospel According to Mark , commonly shortened to the Gospel of Mark or simply Mark, is the second book of the New Testament. This canonical account of the life of Jesus of Nazareth is one of the three synoptic gospels. It was thought to be an epitome, which accounts for its place as the second...
on 112 folios are housed in Εθνική Βιβλιοθήκη
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...
(137), 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...
. 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...
and 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...
on 148 folios are housed in Bibelmuseum (Ms. 7) in Münster
Münster
Münster is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also capital of the local government region Münsterland...
.
Gregory saw the manuscript in 1886. The part of the manuscript housed in Münster was digitalized by the CSNTM
Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts is a non-profit organization set out to preserve ancient manuscripts of the Christian Scriptures New Testament. This aim is accomplished by taking high resolution digital photographs of all extant Greek New Testament manuscripts. The...
in 2007.