Lectionary 186
New Testament manuscript
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Lectionary 186, designated by siglum ℓ 186 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a Greek manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment leaves. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 11th century.[1][2] Scrivener labelled it by 221e.[3]
| New Testament manuscript | |
| Text | Evangelistarion † |
|---|---|
| Date | 11th century |
| Script | Greek |
| Now at | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Size | 31.5 cm by 22.5 cm |
| Hand | beautifully written |
Description
The codex contains Lessons from the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke lectionary (Evangelistarium), on 218 parchment leaves (31.5 cm by 22.5 cm), with lacunae.[1][3][4] The text is written in Greek minuscule letters, in two columns per page, 20 lines per page,[1][2] in beautiful bold minuscule letters. The headings in gold capitals, initials in gold colours. It contains illuminations and musical notes in red.[3][4]
History
The manuscript once was in possession of Thomas Gale (1636–1702) along with Minuscule 66.[3][4]
It was examined by Scrivener, who added it to the list of New Testament manuscripts. Gregory saw it in 1883.[4]
The manuscript is not cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3).[5]
Currently the codex is located in the Trinity College (O. IV. 22) at Cambridge.[1][2]
