Manuscript of the Apocalypse of John, also known as the Book of Revelation
Description:
In Sahidic Coptic, Script: Uncial script., Decoration: Some decoration., and Recto contains Rev 8:8-9:2. Verso contains Rev 9:2-9. Coptic numeration suggest that this is page 304 on the verso. Minor marginalia. Attatched fragment of paper contains some Arabic script.
Manuscript of two fragments of Isaiah. Also includes an unidentified folio
Description:
In Sahidic Coptic, Script: Uncial script. Multiple scribal hands., Decoration: Rubrication., and Black and red ink. Significant staining on leaves 2 and 3. Fiber backing used to support ff. Folio 1 preserves only one column per side; leaves 2-3 preserve two columns. Folio 1 contains a narrative about grapes, cutting, the Lord of Hosts, Judea (1r); strong drink, a cithara, a psaltery, and wine (1v). Folio 2 contains a narrative about eating and drinking, those whom God remembers, divine judgment (2r); and Isaiah 24:4-15 (2v). Folio 3 contains Isaiah 40:2-20.
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., and Binding: 17th century binding with stamped or pressed floral decoration. Some worming. Some Arabic script on the back flyleaf.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
John of Samannud, Grammatical Preface, Scala Ecclesiastica, Abu ibn al-Assal, Scala Rimata.
