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Lectionary 246
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Lectionary 246, designated by siglum ℓ 246 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering) is a Greek manuscript of the New Testament, on parchment. Palaeographically it has been assigned to the 9th century.[1][2] The manuscript has survived on only two leaves. Scrivener labelled it as 194evl.
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Description
The codex contains lessons from the Gospels lectionary (Evangelistarium).[3] It contains texts of Luke 9:33-36; Matthew 17:1-9; Mark 6:14-18; Matthew 8:11-13.[3][4]
The text is written in Greek large uncial letters, on 2 parchment leaves (36.7 cm by 24.9 cm), in two columns per page, 21 lines per page.[1] It has breathings and accents; iota subscript and error of itacism occur; the nomina sacra are contracted.[5]
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History
It has been assigned by the Institute for New Testament Textual Research to the 9th century.[1][2]
The manuscript came from collection of Peter Dubrovsky. It was examined and described by Eduard de Muralt.[5]
The manuscript was added to the list of New Testament manuscripts by Scrivener (number 194)[4] and Gregory (number 246).[3]
The manuscript is not cited in the critical editions of the Greek New Testament (UBS3).[6]
The codex is housed at the Russian National Library (Gr. 39) in Saint Petersburg.[1][2]
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