Lectionary 191
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| New Testament manuscript | |
| Text | Evangelistarion † |
|---|---|
| Date | 12th century |
| Script | Greek |
| Now at | British Library |
| Size | 27.5 cm by 21.5 cm |
Lectionary 191, designated by siglum ℓ 191 (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 263evl.[3]
The codex contains Lessons from the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke lectionary (Evangelistarium), on 297 parchment leaves (27.5 cm by 21.5 cm), with lacunae at the end.[1][2] It contains also one older leaf with the text from the Prophets (Zephaniah 2:11—Haggai 1:5).[3][4] It is written in Greek minuscule letters, in two columns per page, 25 lines per page.[1][2][3][4]
There are weekday Gospel lessons.[1]
History
Usually it is dated to the 12th century. The manuscript once belonged to Arundel collection. Sotheby bought it for the British Museum in 1850.[3][4]
The manuscript was examined by Bloomfield. It was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Scrivener (number 263). Gregory saw it in 1883.[4]
The manuscript is sporadically cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3).[5]
Currently the codex is located in the British Library (Add MS 18212) in London.[1][2]
