Grammatical Preface and Scala Ecclesiastica

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Title: Grammatical Preface and Scala Ecclesiastica
Creator: John of Samannud
Published / Created: [17th century]
Publication Place: Egypt
Abstract: Manuscript of three Coptic grammatical works by John of Samannud (13th century) and Abu Ishaq ibn al-Assal for the preservation of the Coptic language
Description: In Bohairic Coptic, Arabic
Script: Uncial script. Black and red ink.
Decoration: Some decorative headpieces.
Bound together with: Abu Ishaq ibn al-Assal, Scala Rimata. John of Samannud's Grammatical Preface and Scala Ecclesiastica were originally written in the 13th century. All three texts preserved are Coptic grammatical works, presumably for continuation of the language, which was waning in popularity. According to internal Coptic numeration, first nine pages are missing. Numbered folios = 9-123. Contains chapter divisions (Cpt. = kephaleon). Some sections are alphabetically arranged. Many pages still bound in sections. Severe worming and heavy damage to some pages. Significant staining throughout. Some Arabic marginalia. Some letters excised.
Binding: 17th century binding with stamped or pressed floral decoration. Some worming. Some Arabic script on the back flyleaf.
Provenance: Purchased from Sam Fogg on the Library Associates Endowment Fund, 1992.
Extent: 218 leaves: 209 x 149 mm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: Coptic
Arabic

Genre: Manuscripts, Medieval Egypt 17th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library
Material: paper;
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): Connecticut
New Haven.
Subject (Name): John of Samannud, Grammatical Preface, Scala Ecclesiastica, Abu ibn al-Assal, Scala Rimata.
Subject (Topic): Manuscripts, Medieval
Subjects: John of Samannud, Grammatical Preface, Scala Ecclesiastica, Abu ibn al-Assal, Scala Rimata
Manuscripts, Medieval > Connecticut > New Haven
Egypt > 17th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library

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Citation: John of Samannud, Grammatical Preface and Scala Ecclesiastica. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.