- Creator:
- John of Samannud
- Published / Created:
- [17th century]
- Call Number:
- Coptic MS 6
- Image Count:
- 454
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- 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., 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.
- Subject (Topic):
- Manuscripts, Medieval
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Grammatical Preface and Scala Ecclesiastica
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