| Lectionary ℓ 252 | |
|---|---|
| Text | Evangelistarium |
| Date | 11th century |
| Script | Greek |
| Found | 1858 |
| Now at | Russian National Library |
| Size | 33 cm by 27.4 cm |
Lectionary 252, designated by siglum ℓ 252 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a Greek manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 11th century. Scrivener labelled it as 195evl.
Contents |
The codex contains lessons from the Gospels lectionary (Evangelistarium),[1] on 498 parchment leaves (33 cm by 27.4 cm).[2][3] It contains texts of the Gospel of John and Matthew.[4]
The text is written in Greek large minuscule letters, in two columns per page, 18/24 lines per page.[2] It has breathings and accents; error of itacism, movable nu. The nomina sacra are written in an abbreviated way.[4]
Gregory and de Muralt dated the manuscript to the 10th or 11th century. It is presently assigned by the INTF to the 11th century.[2][3]
The manuscript was presented by Metropolit of Trapezunt.[1]
The manuscript was examined and described by Eduard de Muralt.[4]
The manuscript was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Scrivener (number 195)[5] and Gregory (number 252).[1]
The manuscript is not cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3).[6]
Currently the codex is housed at the Russian National Library (Gr. 69) in Saint Petersburg.[2][3]