NEW TESTAMENT TEXTUAL STUDIES: Minuscule 1739

This tenth-century codex has Acts and the Epistles. The manuscript was discovered at Mt Athos in 1879 by E. von der Goltz. The manuscript has strong textual affinities with P46, B, 1739, Coptic Sahidic, Coptic Boharic, Clement, and Origen. The relationship between P46, B, and 1739 is remarkable because 1739 is a tenth-century manuscript that was copied from a fourth-century manuscript of excellent quality.

Greek Minuscule Manuscripts of the New Testament

The minuscule script was a style of Greek writing used as a book hand during the ninth and tenth centuries in Byzantine manuscripts. The minuscule took the place of the Greek uncial, third to the ninth centuries C.E. that resembles a modern capital letter but is more rounded.

Minuscule 579: A Greek Manuscript of the New Testament

Explore the intriguing world of Minuscule 579, a significant Greek manuscript of the New Testament. This article unveils its role in the Byzantine Text-Type and its contribution to the field of textual criticism. Delve into the unique features and historical journey of Minuscule 579, enhancing our understanding of ancient Christian scriptures and their preservation.

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