Christian liturgical texts in Bohairic Coptic with Arabic glosses
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Material Information

Title:
Christian liturgical texts in Bohairic Coptic with Arabic glosses
Series Title:
Objects of instruction : treasures of SOAS
Donor:
Purchased from Luzac and Co.
Place of Publication:
Egypt
Language:
Coptic
Materials:
Parchment remounted on modern paper ( medium )
Measurements:
H20.5 x W13.5 cm in

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Coptic Church -- Liturgy ( lcsh )
أفريقيا -- مصر -- القاهرة -- القاهرة
Coptic language ( LCSH )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Egypt -- Qāhirah -- Cairo
Coordinates:
30.06263 x 31.24967

Notes

Abstract:
Coptic, derived from Ancient Egyptian and written in a modified Greek alphabet, continued to be used for Egyptian Christian liturgy even after the Arab invasion in the seventh century, although by the twelfth century it was sometimes written in Arabic script. Coptic scholars began consciously producing works on Coptic grammar and vocabulary, including Arabic equivalents. Gradually Gospels and other religious texts started to be written in both Coptic and Arabic, placed side by side. Purely Arabic liturgical texts also appeared, indicating that Arabic had moved from a mere reference translation to actual liturgical use. The present manuscript begins with a confessional and penitent prayer on the first page and includes selections from the Psalms and the Gospel of John (Text by Tania Tribe, from the exhibition catalogue: Objects of instruction : treasures of the School of Oriental and African Studies, Anna Contadini, Editor. London : SOAS, University of London, 2007.) ( en )
General Note:
The 'Objects of instruction : the treasures of SOAS' exhibition was funded through a generous gift from the Foyle Foundation and with the support of the Arts & Humanities Research Council.
General Note:
Source: A. Contadini (ed.), Objects of Instruction : Treasures of the School of Oriental and African Studies. London : SOAS, University of London, 2007, p.113 no.87.
General Note:
Folio 1r of MS 13997
General Note:
Written in Bohairic Coptic with Arabic glosses
General Note:
The manuscript begins with a confessional and penitent prayer on the first page and includes selections from the Psalms and the Gospel of John.

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS, University of London
Holding Location:
Brunei Gallery
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier:
MS 13997 ( soas manuscript number )
e7be42aa-6202-4904-af36-506ae5aa051b ( calm recordid )