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Volume written in Greek in Italy by Johannes Mauromates and [Em]Manuel Probatares

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MS. Gr. th. c. 2
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Volume written in Greek in the third quarter of the 16th cent., in Italy by (fols. 1-117) Johannes Mauromates and (fols. 168-254) [Em]Manuel Probatares (Gamillscheg & Harlfinger, lA, p. 99, no. 171, and p. 139, no. 254), comprising:

  1. (fols. 1-154) Nicephorus Blemmydes, Commentary on the Psalter, the preface beg. ψαλτήριον κυρίος, όργανου είδος έοτι μουσικού; the preface (fols. 1-6) and Psalms 24-150 (fols. 25-154) are as printed in J.-P. Migne, Patrologia graeca, 142 (1863), cols. 1321A-1326C, 1433B-1622A, the rest not printed there;
  2. (fols. 154-66) Nicephorus Blemmydes, Commentary on the Canticles beg. Ίππον καί άναβάτην;
  3. (fols. 168-254) St. John Chrysostom, Commentary on Psalms 4-11 breaking off at the end of a quire at καί ποία αύτη, printed Migne op. cit. 55 (1862), cols. 39-147.

Dates

  • Creation: Third quarter of the 16th century

Extent

255 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • Greek, Modern (1453-)

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. , MS. Gr. th. c. 2, fols. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Gr. th. c. 2

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 17052

Abstract

Volume written in Greek in the third quarter of the 16th century, in Italy by Johannes Mauromates and [Em]Manuel Probatares

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Custodial History

Inscribed 'No.3' (fols. ii, iiiv , 254v); Quaritch, catalogue of 1858, item 1523; bought by Phillipps, 1859, Phillipps MS. 16649; Sotheby's, 1 Dec. 1947, lot 11O.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Maggs, cat. 779 (1948), 83·

Physical Facet

17th-18th century vellum binding, inscribed at foot of spine 'N. III.' (18th century)

Title
Volume written in Greek in Italy by Johannes Mauromates and [Em]Manuel Probatares
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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