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1 copy of A christian work on religion by The name of author does not appear
Title: A christian work on religionThe early date of writing can be clearly seen from comparsion with M3. Siani 155 (frontispice to Studia Sinaitica II, of Studia Sinaitica III, P.23) and MS. BM or 4950 (Studia Sinaitica III, Plate II, p.3) both of which closely resemble this manuscript. The oldest MS. in St Andrews collection. One or two fols are missing at the beginning. The heading of the 2nd chapter, on the unity of God:الباب الثاني القول في وحدايتي
Language(s): ArabicReferences
British Museum of Oriental MSS II (Arabic), P.35, No.XXVI.Physical Description
Form: codexExtent: 159ff.Dimensions (leaf): 11Dimensions (written): 11Foliation:Collation
Condition
Recently bound in white leather pigskin, the top of each page has been affected by damp, so as to be often unreadable
Layout
Hand(s)
Naskhi
Additions:- marginalia Marginal notes in
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History
Origin: 9th Century CEProvenance and Acquisition
Mrs Lewis and Mrs Gibson
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