Lectionary 189
New Testament manuscript
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Lectionary 189, designated by siglum ℓ 189 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a Greek manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment leaves. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 12th century.[1][2] Scrivener labelled it by 261evl.[3]
| New Testament manuscript | |
| Text | Evangelistarion † |
|---|---|
| Date | 12th century |
| Script | Greek |
| Now at | British Library |
| Size | 28.2 cm by 22 cm |
Description
The codex contains Lessons from the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke lectionary (Evangelistarium) with lacunae at the beginning. 1-8 leaves at the beginning were supplemented by a later hand on paper in the 14th century.[1][2] It also contains lessons from the Prophets and Epistles, and a catechism at the end (leaves 235–236).[3][4] The text is written in Greek minuscule letters, on 236 parchment leaves (28.2 cm by 22 cm), in two columns per page, 22 lines per page.[1][2] It contains musical notes in red.[3][4]
History
Usually it is dated to the 12th century. The manuscript once belonged to Bishop Butler's collection. It was purchased for the British Museum in 1786.[3][4]
The manuscript was examined by Bloomfield. It was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Scrivener (number 261). 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 British Library (Add. 11840) in London.[1][2]
