A Translation of the Four Gospels (Classic Reprint): From the Syriac of the Sinaitic Palimpsest: From the Syriac of the Sinaitic Palimpsest (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lewis, Agnes Smith Stansbury

 
9781451004663: A Translation of the Four Gospels (Classic Reprint): From the Syriac of the Sinaitic Palimpsest: From the Syriac of the Sinaitic Palimpsest (Classic Reprint)

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Hidden histories of an ancient gospel text revealed .

This edition introduces a Syriac Gospel manuscript found at the monastery of St. Katharine on Mount Sinai and explains its relation to other early versions, including its Palimpsest form and the methods used to transcribe and compare it. This book frames the discovery with a clear narrative: how the manuscript was found, how scholars verified its age, and how it was prepared for publication. It combines travelogue, manuscript study, and textual analysis to illuminate the story behind a fifith‑century Syriac witness to the Gospels. Readers gain a sense of the work, the people, and the timeline that shaped this edition.

  • A firsthand account of how a centuries‑old manuscript was uncovered and studied.
  • Explanation of how Syriac versions relate to the original text and to Curetonian and other sources.
  • Details about palimpsests, scripts, and the physical condition of the manuscript.
  • Insight into the collaboration of scholars and the process of transcription and publication.
Ideal for readers of biblical history and textual scholarship who want a grounded view of manuscript discovery and transmission, not just the end text.

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