Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries: Cambridge, Christ's College, Fragment B

Diktyon no.: Diktyon 11818

Introduction: This fragment consists of two folios from different parts of a Gospel book, containing portions of the Gospel of John, probably copied in the later 12th or 13th century. Dr Christopher Wright

Language(s): Greek

Gospel of John

f. 1r-1v contains Jn 14:24-15:12; f. 2r-2v contains Jn 16:39-17:18

Gregory-Aland 2914

Incipit: || f. 1r ἀ⟨λλὰ⟩ τοῦ πέμψ⟨α⟩ντός με· ταῦτα λελάλη⟨κ⟩α ὑμῖν

Explicit: f. 2v κόσμον κ⟨ἀγὼ ⟩ ⟨ἀπ⟩έστ⟨ειλα⟩ ||

TLG 0031.004

Physical Description

Form: codex

Support: Parchment, of medium thickness and quality.

Extent: Fragment (leaves) 2 leaves. 248 × 178 mm.

Condition

Both folios have substantial losses from tears at the head and tail ends of the gutter, with various holes and tears elsewhere. There is significant creasing, especially the marks of folds; the upper, lower and foredges of both folios have previously been folded in. There is discoloration and widespread fading and abrasion of ink within the area of these creases and various stains, while much of the lower parts of ff. 1v-2r is obscured by thickly ingrained dirt.

Layout

Two columns of 28 lines each. 178 × 128 mm. There is no discernible ruling.

Hand(s)

The text has been copied in an upright mixed minuscule script, in black ink, with modest variation in letter size.

Syllabic abbreviations and superscript word endings appear only at the end of lines. Breathings are round and mute iota is absent. There is decorative use of the double dot and accentuation of all nomina sacra . Accents are sometimes joined to abbreviations and nomina sacra strokes.

Punctuation used includes the middle and upper points and question mark.

Additions

The number 2 in blue crayon on f. 1v indicates this item's place in the sequence of Christ's College Library fragments.

Binding

The folios have been sewn together at some point since becoming detached from their manuscript, with two different types of thread.

Accompanying Material

The fragment was previously accompanied by a note by W.H.D. Rouse: ‘Some odd leaves of MS I found—got after the others’.

History

Origin: The style of script suggests that the manuscript from which this came was copied in the second half of the 12th or the 13th century.

Provenance and Acquisition

Owned by the classicist and teacher W.H.D. Rouse (1863-1950) , Honorary Fellow of Christ's.

Presented to Christ's College by W.H.D. Rouse on 3 July 1940.

Additional Information

Availability

Visitors to Christ's who wish to consult Special Collections material are required to apply to the Library in advance of their visit. For information on eligibility and admission procedures see: Christ's College Old Library.

Bibliography

Greek manuscripts in Cambridge: recent acquisitions by college libraries, the Fitzwilliam Museum and private collectors. Transactions of the Cambridge Bibliographical Society, Easterling, P. E. (4, 179-191, 1966)

The Centre for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts

Funding of Cataloguing

The Polonsky Foundation

Digital Images

Cambridge Digital Library

Abbreviations

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Medieval Manuscripts in Cambridge Libraries

Cambridge, Christ's College, Fragment B

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