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Add. 17,198

URI: https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/856
This manuscript record does not have a summary list of contents. For composite manuscripts, the list of contents can be found under each individual part.

Add. 17,198, foll. 1–6, 23–32

URI: https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/1561
Description based on Wright DCXXXII ()
(multiple hands) ܀ Parchment Other
Wright's Subject Classification: Individual Authors
This manuscript record does not have a summary list of contents. For composite manuscripts, the list of contents can be found under each individual part.

Physical Description

This manuscript part is itself a composite codicological unit composed of two or more additional parts. See the individual parts for a more complete physical description.

Add. 17,198, foll. 7–22, 33–88

URI: https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/1564
Description based on Wright DCXXXII (2:503) Link to Archive.org Bibliographic record
Date: 7th century
Estrangela script ܀ Parchment Other, 88 leaves.
Wright's Subject Classification: Individual Authors
This manuscript contains: The metrical discourse of Jacob of Batnae on the Crucifixion of our Lord. In total, including sub-sections, this manuscript contains 3 items.

Physical Description

Vellum leaves of a manuscript consisting of 88 leaves, some of which are slightly stained and torn. The quires, signed with letters, were originally at least 16 in number (  Excerpt: ܝܗ, fol. 71). Leaves are wanting at the end, as well as after foll. 14, 40, and 80. The number of lines in each page varies from 20 to 24. Foll. 1-6 and 23-32 are later palimpsest additions (see Add. 17,198, foll. 1-6 and 23-32, upper text and Add. 17,198, foll. 1-6 and 23-32, lower text ).

Hand 1 (sole, Estrangela script): This manuscript is written in a fine Estrangělā of the viith cent.

Contents

This manuscript contains 3 item(s) including nested subsections. N.B. Items were re-numbered for this online catalog and may not reflect William Wright's previous numeration.

Item 1 (Fol. 7): The metrical discourse of Jacob of Batnae on the Crucifixion of our Lord. [defective]
Note: Of the subdivisions, there are marked on the margin the following:
Item 2 (Fol. 13a): Part a
 
Title: ܩܘܡܐ ܕܠܠܝܐ ܕܚܡܫܐ  Incipit: ܠܒܟܘܗܝ ܠܒܪܐ
Item 3 (Fol. 71b): Part b
 
Title: ܩܘܡܐ ܕܠܠܝܐ ܕܫܒܬܐ  Incipit: ܡܢܘ ܗܢܐ ܕܒܥܛܗ̇ ܠܫܝܘܠ

How to Cite This Entry

William Wright et al., “London, BL, Add. 17198” in A Digital Catalogue of Syriac Manuscripts in the British Library, last modified April 21, 2023, https://bl.syriac.uk/ms/856.

Bibliography:

William Wright et al., “London, BL, Add. 17198.” 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/856.

About this Entry

Entry Title: London, BL, Add. 17198

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, Justin Arnwine, and Justin Arnwine, entry contributors, “London, BL, Add. 17198”

Additional Credit:

  • Created by Jessica Pagan
  • Based on the work of William Wright
  • Edited by Justin Arnwine
  • 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
  • Form and material support designations edited by Claire Chen
  • 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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