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An edition and translation of thirteen acrostic hymns from a manuscript in the Sahidic dialect of Coptic which were written for the Monastery of the Archangel St. Michael at Hamouli in the Fayyum. The stanzas of each hymn begin with each letter of the Greek alphabet in turn and are in praise of the Virgin, the apostles, a number of saints and some are dedicated to the ressurection, the ascension and baptism, perhaps used at the relevant seasons of the year. This edition has a translation, Coptic text, lengthy introduction and notes.
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- PublisherGriffith Institute
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0900416661
- ISBN 13 9780900416668
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages162
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Thirteen Coptic Acrostic Hymns from Manuscript M574 of the Pierpont Morgan Library
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Book Description Condition: New. Editor(s): Khun, K. H. Series: Griffith Institute Publications. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DSBB; HRCC1; HRCC8; HRCL; HRKP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 236. . 1996. Hardback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780900416668
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Book Description Condition: New. Editor(s): Khun, K. H. Series: Griffith Institute Publications. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; DSBB; HRCC1; HRCC8; HRCL; HRKP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 236. . 1996. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780900416668
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Thirteen Coptic Acrostic Hymns from Manuscript M574 of the Pierpont Morgan Library (Hardcover)
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Thirteen acrostic hymns from a manuscript in the Sahidic dialect of Coptic which were written for the Monastery of the Archangel St Michael at Hamouli in the Fayyum, and hitherto available only in the few distributed copies of the 1922 photographic edition. The stanzas of each hymn begin with each letter of the Greek alphabet in turn. The hymns are in praise of the Virgin Mary, the apostles, and a number of saints particularly popular in the Coptic Church, and were no doubt used on the appropriate saint's day, while two hymns have for their subject the resurrection and the ascension, and baptism, and may have been appointed for the relevant seasons in the ecclesiastical year. This edition comprises an Introduction, particularly discussing the contents, structure, and language of the hymns; Coptic text with facing English translation and succinct notes; paleographical appendix; indexes; and two plates. This edition comprises an introduction particularly discussing the contents, structure, language of the hymns which are from a manuscript of the Sahidic dialect. It includes Coptic text with facing English translation and notes, and a paleographical appendix. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780900416668
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