Greek Uncial Fragments., circa 300-440 CE

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: GAMMS457.1.6

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The David Landers Collection contains manuscript fragments from antiquity. Several of the manuscripts are from Egypt, including a Demotic business document on papyrus circa 600 BCE, a linen fragment from about 800 BCE, and a coffin fragment circa 1959 BCE - 1918 BCE. Other documents are Greek, including uncial fragments on papyrus from about the 4th Century. The collection is arranged into 7 folders.

Dates

circa 300-440 CE

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (1 box )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Highly important Greek uncial fragments on papyrus from a 4th Century CE fragment of Exodus. Greek uncial biblical fragments are of the greatest rarity. Computer programs can locate the fragments within the text. Three pieces: 35 x 11 mm; 23 x 27 mm; 29 x 15 mm.

General

GREEK - DOCUMENTS (CA. 300 - 400 CE): Manuscript

EXODUS - GREEK UNCIAL DOCUMENTS (CA. 300 - 400 CE): Manuscript

PAPYRUS - GREEK UNCIAL DOCUMENTS (CA. 300 - 400 CE): Manuscript

UNCIAL - GREEK DOCUMENT FRAGMENTS (CA. 300 - 400 CE): Manuscript