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Add. 17,255

URI: https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/1049
Description based on Wright CCCCXLVII (1:357-358) Link to Archive.org Bibliographic record
Date: 13th century
Unspecified Syriac script ܀ Paper Codex, 58 leaves.
Wright's Subject Classification: Hymns
This manuscript contains: Severus. The Hymns of Severus, etc. In total, including sub-sections, this manuscript contains 18 items.

Physical Description

Paper, about 9 1/8 in. by 6 1/2, consisting of 58 leaves, some of which are much stained and torn, especially foll. 1, 9, 29, 30, 33—35, 39 —42, 47, 49, 50, and 58. The quires, signed with letters, were originally upwards of 18 in number (ܝܚ, fol. 50 a); but many of them are lost, and most of the remainder are very imperfect. Leaves are now wanting at the beginning and end, as well as after foll.28, 34, 35, 40, 48, and 49. There are 14 lines in each page.

Hand 1 (sole, Unspecified Syriac script): This volume is written in a large, inelegant hand of the xiiith cent.

Manuscript Contents

Note: Item numbering updated in digital edition.
Item 1 (Fol. 1a): Severus. The Hymns of Severus, etc. [defective]
Note: Each hymn is marked by a letter indicating its tone.
Item 2 (Fol. 1a): The Consecration of the Church. [defective]
Item 3 (Fol. 2b): The Annunciation of Zacharias.
Item 4 (Fol. 5b): The Annunciation of the blessed Virgin.
Item 5 (Fol. 8a): The Visit of Mary to Elisabeth.
Item 6 (Fol. 11a): The Nativity of S. John the Baptist.
Item 7 (Fol. 12a): The Nativity of our Lord.
Item 8 (Fol. 26b): The Praises of the blessed Virgin.
 
Title: ܕܥܠ ܩܘܠܣܐ ܕܝ̇ܠܕܬ݀ ܐܠܗܐ
Item 9 (Fol. 28b): The Massacre of the Innocents. [defective]
Item 10 (Fol. 29a): The Commemoration of Basil and Gregory. [defective]
Item 11 (Fol. 30a): The Epiphany. [defective]
Item 12 (Fol. 35a): The Resurrection. [defective]
Note: It is arranged according to the eight tones, but it is very imperfect.
Item 13 (Fol. 35a): Fifth tone.
Item 14 (Fol. 38b): Sixth.
Item 15 (Fol. 43a): Seventh.
Item 16 (Fol. 48a): Eighth.
Item 17 (Fol. 50a): The Ascension. [defective]
Item 18 (Fol. 52a): Pentecost. [defective]

Additions

N.B., folio location may not be available for some items below.
Addition 1:

How to Cite This Entry

William Wright et al., “London, BL, Add. 17255” in A Digital Catalogue of Syriac Manuscripts in the British Library, last modified April 21, 2023, https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/1049.

Bibliography:

William Wright et al., “London, BL, Add. 17255.” In A Digital Catalogue of Syriac Manuscripts in the British Library, edited by . Syriaca.org: The Syriac Reference Portal, 2023. Entry published April 21, 2023. https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/1049.

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Entry Title: London, BL, Add. 17255

Authorial and Editorial Responsibility:

  • David A. Michelson, general editor, Syriaca.org: The Syriac Reference Portal
  • , editor, A Digital Catalogue of Syriac Manuscripts in the British Library
  • William Wright, David A. Michelson, Robert Aydin, Jessica Pagan, and Justin Arnwine, entry contributors, “London, BL, Add. 17255”

Additional Credit:

  • Created by Jessica Pagan
  • Based on the work of William Wright
  • Edited by Lindsay Ruth
  • Syriac text entered by Robert Aydin
  • Greek and coptic text entry and proofreading by Ryan Stitt
  • Project management by William L. Potter
  • English text entry and proofreading by Syriac Research Group, University of Alabama
  • Syriaca.org URIs for authors edited by Justin Arnwine
  • Syriaca.org URIs for authors checked by Alexys Ahn Joseph DAlfonso
  • Folio extent edited by Kurt Urban

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