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Lectionary 151

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Lectionary 151, designated by siglum 151 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a Greek manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment leaves. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 12th century.[1]

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Description

The codex contains Lessons from the Gospels of John, Matthew, Luke lectionary (Evangelistarium),[2] on 359 parchment leaves (31.9 cm by 23.8 cm). The text is written in Greek minuscule letters, in two columns per page, 18 lines per page.[1] It has music notes.[2] It is ornamented and splendid copy, in large, bold, cursive letters.[3]

At the end of the manuscript is a note, written in Rome in 1699, by L. A. Zacagni, certifying that the volume was then more than 700 years old.[3] Bloomfield dated it to the 12th century.[3]

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History

The manuscript was written for use in Constantinople.[2] It was examined by Bloomfield and Gregory.[2]

The manuscript is not cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3).[4]

Currently the codex is located in the British Library (Harley MS 5785).[1]

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