Peshitta manuscript
Script
Written in Malkite character. Written in Syriac and Karshuni.
The gospel of Matthew begins on fol. 7 verso. and ends on fol. 105 verso with a subscription.
The gospel of Mark begins on 106 recto and ends on fol. 175 recto with a subscription.
The gospel of Luke begins on 175 verso and ends on 277 recto with a subscription.
The gospel of John begins on 277 verso and ends on 354 verso with a subscription.
After these there is a finely written note concerning the composition of the four gospels.
The text is accompanied throughout by embedded liturgical directions for church use.
Additional language
Written in Syriac and Karshuni.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
355 leaves (Codex in clamshell box.)
Material
Manuscript on paper, much of it is worm-eaten.
Layout
There are two columns on the first page, each containing 22 lines. Prefixed to the manuscript proper are ten pages, then follows another page.
Illumination
The ten pages that prefix the manuscript proper are divided into squares with curiously illuminated borders, each square containing, in colored inks (red, yellow and black), directions for the lesson to be read on particular days. Then follows a page containing an illuminated cross.
Extent
7 x 11 inches.
Uniform Title
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