DiscoursesShenoute[8th/9th century]copManuscript on a theological discourse of Shenoute (Discourses, book 8) concerning the cross, hell, the kingdom of Christ, etc. Quotes some biblical material as part of a larger argumentIn Sahidic CopticScript: Large uncial script.White Monastery codex ZD, pp. 193-200. Black ink. Most text is well-preserved; some pages are faded. Two columns per page. Lack of decoration/rubrication. Small fragment contains ink, but no discernible letters. Leaf 1, r = Theological exposition concerning the cross and idolatry with a quotation from Ps 97:7. Leaf 1, v = Mentions heaven and the fires of Gehenna. Leaf 2, r = Mentions a mountain or monastery (ptoou), the sea, and potentially an entourage (komitaton). Leaf 2, v = Coptic page numeration: 198. Mentions a king, the Lord, and land, and sin. Also mentions “those who know the apostles say this: 'God [is] in Christ, who reconciles the world to him.' The interpretation of these things...those who hear me a few times in the midst of every crowd.” Leaf 3, v = Mentions a synagogue and a discourse ("I answered, saying to them: 'It is good...'"). Leaf 4, r = Discourse on "lift[ing] up our cross" and endless prayer. Mentions the kingdom of Christ. Leaf 4, v = Mentions the Lord, grace/gift, a procession out, and "the one who made them."