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Index
A Study of the Gospels in Codex Alexandrinus: Codicology, Palaeography, and Scribal Hands
Contents
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Abstract
Introduction
Objective
Overview of the Following Chapters
Manuscript Page Notation
A Note on the Manuscript Images
1 Codex History
Codicology and the History of Codex Alexandrinus
1627 to Present
Codex History Prior to 1627
Inscription on V1.F4a
Inscription from Cyril Lucar
Inscription on V1.F1b
Inscription on V1.F5a
Inscription on V3.F83b
Inscription on V3.F84a
Inscription on V2.F142b
Lection Notation (OT Only)
Summary
2 Codicology
The Codex
Materials
Composition and Binding
Modern Elements
Ancient Arrangement
Dimensions and Formatting
General Features
Statistical Analysis of Formatting Features
Contents
Lacunae
Table of Contents
Ordering of the New Testament Books
Numbering
Greek Numbering of Quires
Quire Structure
Arabic Numbering of Leaves
Modern Numbering of Leaves
Closing Remarks on the Codicology of Alexandrinus
3 Palaeography and Paratextual Features of the Gospels
The Hands
Paleographic Delineation of Hands in the New Testament
Letter Forms
Ruling
Word Divisions at Ends of Lines
Summary
Use of Color
In First Lines of Books
In Kephalaia
In Paratextual Features
Superscriptions, Subscriptions, and Tailpiece Designs
The Coronis
Illustrations/Miniatures
Tailpiece Design and Scribal Hands
Summary
Eusebian Apparatus
Transmission Errors
The Eusebian Apparatus in Matthew
The Eusebian Apparatus in Mark
The Eusebian Apparatus in Luke
The Eusebian Apparatus in John
Summary
Kephalaia and Titloi
Chapter Divisions in the Gospel of Matthew
Chapter Divisions in the Gospel of Mark
Chapter Divisions in the Gospel of Luke
Chapter Divisions in the Gospel of John
Summary
Conclusion
4 Scribes
Overview of the Scribal Hands
Historical Perspectives on the Scribes
Conclusion
Unit Delimitation
Unit Division in Hebrew Scriptures
Unit Division in Greek Manuscripts
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Summary
Nomina Sacra
Other Abbreviations and Ligatures
Final Nu
Others
Orthography
Historical Perspectives
Egyptian or Alexandrian Koine
Orthography of the Gospels in Codex Alexandrinus
Vowels and Diphthongs
Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of Luke
Gospel of John
Consonant and Other Changes
Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of Luke
Gospel of John
Summary of Orthographic Variations in the Gospels
Conclusions
Conclusion
Creation of the Codex
The Eusebian Apparatus and Use of Numbers
Palaeography and Statistical Analysis
Updating the Alexandrinus Knowledge Base
Final Words
Appendix A: Tables of Concordance
Old Testament Table of Concordance
New Testament Table of Concordance
Appendix B: Orthographic Data
Orthographic Variations for Vowels/Diphthongs
Orthographic Variations for Consonants/Other
Appendix C: Statistical Analysis
Primary Objective
Sample Size Calculation
Data Collection Methodology
Data Analysis Methodology
Appendix D: Eusebian Apparatus Data
Appendix E: Unit Delimitation Data
Works Cited
Index: Name and Subject
Manuscript Index
Index of Biblical References
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