Würzburg Universitätsbibliothek Cod. M. p. th. f. 67
Encyclopedia
The Codex M. p. th. f. 67, designated by 11A (Beuron system), is an 8th or 9th century Latin
Gospel Book
. The text, written on vellum
, it was known as a manuscript of Vulgate
. The manuscript contains the text of the four Gospels on 192 parchment leaves (32 by 21 cm). It is written in two columns per page, 20 lines per column. It contains prolegomena to the Gospels.
. It is one of the very few Latin witnesses to an additional phrase in John 8:9.
The text of the Synoptic Gospels have not been collated they too have a partial Old Latin affiliation, especially in the Gospel of Matthew.
Currently it is housed at the University of Würzburg
(M. p. th. f. 67) at Würzburg
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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...
Gospel Book
Gospel Book
The Gospel Book, Evangelion, or Book of the Gospels is a codex or bound volume containing one or more of the four Gospels of the Christian New 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...
, it was known as a manuscript of Vulgate
Vulgate
The Vulgate is a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible. It was largely the work of St. Jerome, who was commissioned by Pope Damasus I in 382 to make a revision of the old Latin translations...
. The manuscript contains the text of the four Gospels on 192 parchment leaves (32 by 21 cm). It is written in two columns per page, 20 lines per column. It contains prolegomena to the Gospels.
Description
The text of the codex is mixed, which combines Old Latin and Vulgate readings. Two partions John 1:1 – 5:40 and John 12:34 – 13:10 of the text can be categorized as Old Latin version. Many non-Vulgate readings in these passages are shared with other Old Latin codices (notably Codex Rehdigeranus), while other variants peculiar to this manuscript correspond to citations by Augustine and JeromeJerome
Saint Jerome was a Roman Christian priest, confessor, theologian and historian, and who became a Doctor of the Church. He was the son of Eusebius, of the city of Stridon, which was on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia...
. It is one of the very few Latin witnesses to an additional phrase in John 8:9.
The text of the Synoptic Gospels have not been collated they too have a partial Old Latin affiliation, especially in the Gospel of Matthew.
History
The manuscript probably was written in Breton. Old Latin parts were discovered in 2009 by H. A. G. Houghton.Currently it is housed at the University of Würzburg
University of Würzburg
The University of Würzburg is a university in Würzburg, Germany, founded in 1402. The university is a member of the distinguished Coimbra Group.-Name:...
(M. p. th. f. 67) at Würzburg
Würzburg
Würzburg is a city in the region of Franconia which lies in the northern tip of Bavaria, Germany. Located at the Main River, it is the capital of the Regierungsbezirk Lower Franconia. The regional dialect is Franconian....
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See also
- List of New Testament Latin manuscripts
- Codex Usserianus ICodex Usserianus PrimusCodex Usserianus Primus is an early 7th century Old Latin Gospel Book. It is dated palaeographically to the 6th or 7th century. It is designated by r .- Description :...
Further reading
- H. A. G. Houghton, A Newly Identified Old Latin Gospel Manuscript: Würzburg Universitätsbibliothek M.p.th.f.67, Journal of Theological Studies, 2009 60(1):1-21.
