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Add. 17,139

URI: https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/768
Description based on Wright CCCCXXVI (1:343) Link to Archive.org Bibliographic record
Date: apparently 10th or 11th century
Unspecified Syriac script (multiple hands) ܀ Parchment Codex, 108 leaves.
Wright's Subject Classification: Hymns
This manuscript contains: Severus, John bar Aphtunāyā. The Hymns of Severus, John bar Aphtunāyā, etc. In total, including sub-sections, this manuscript contains 23 items.

Physical Description

Vellum, about 6 1/4 in. by 4 1/4, consisting of 108 leaves, some of which are much stained and torn, especially foll. 24, 69, 74, 85, 86, 89, and 93—102. The quires, signed with letters, were at least 18 in number. The first two are now missing, and leaves are wanting after foll. 60, 68, 76, 82, 84, 85, 86, 92, 100, and 108. The number of lines in each page varies from 13 to 22.

Hand 1 (major, Unspecified Syriac script): This volume is neatly written by two hands; the first responsible for foll. 1—76.
Hand 2 (minor, Unspecified Syriac script): This volume is neatly written by two hands; the second responsible for foll. 77—108.

Manuscript Contents

Note: Item numbering updated in digital edition.
Item 1 (Fol. 1a): Severus, John bar Aphtunāyā. The Hymns of Severus, John bar Aphtunāyā, etc. [defective]
Note: The last now remaining is numbered 339, ܫܠܛ.
Item 2 (Fol. 1a): Lent [defective]
Note: Very imperfect.
Item 3 (Fol. 2b): The Miracles
Item 4 (Fol. 13b): Palm Sunday
Item 5 (Fol. 18b): Judas
Item 6 (Fol. 20b): The holy Chrism
Item 7 (Fol. 21b): The Washing of Feet
Item 8 (Fol. 22b): The Wife of Pilate
Item 9 (Fol. 23a): The Thief
Item 10 (Fol. 23b): The Passion of our Lord
Item 11 (Fol. 27a): The holy Cross
Item 12 (Fol. 30a): The Resurrection
Item 13 (Fol. 41a): On entering the Baptistery
Item 14 (Fol. 42b): For the newly baptized
Item 15 (Fol. 46b): The midweek of Pentecost
Item 16 (Fol. 47b): The Ascension
Item 17 (Fol. 50b): Pentecost or Whitsun Day
Item 18 (Fol. 55a): The Commemorations of Saints, etc. [defective]
Item 19 (Fol. 85a): The Emperors [defective]
Item 20 (Fol. 86a): In time of wrath and calamities [defective]
 
Title: ܡ̈ܥܢܝܬܐ ܕܪܘܓܙܐ
Item 21 (Fol. 88b): Paraenetic hymns [defective]
 
Title: ܡ̈ܥܢܝܬܐ ܕܡܪܬܝܢܘܬܐ
Item 22 (Fol. 93b): For the Dead [defective]
Item 23 (Fol. 104a): Morning hymns [defective]

How to Cite This Entry

William Wright et al., “London, BL, Add. 17139” in A Digital Catalogue of Syriac Manuscripts in the British Library, last modified April 21, 2023, https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/768.

Bibliography:

William Wright et al., “London, BL, Add. 17139.” 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/768.

About this Entry

Entry Title: London, BL, Add. 17139

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. 17139”

Additional Credit:

  • Created by Jessica Pagan
  • Based on the work of William Wright
  • Edited by William L. Potter
  • 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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