Breakdown of the Shelfmark
The term "Mutinensis gr. 122" is composed of three elements, each providing critical information about the manuscript:- Mutinensis: A Latin adjective meaning "of Modena." Modena is a city in Italy, historically and culturally significant, home to major libraries and archives. This component indicates the geographic origin or, more commonly, the current institutional location of the manuscript.
- gr.: An abbreviation for "Greek," indicating that the manuscript is written in the Greek language. This distinguishes it from manuscripts in Latin ("lat."), Hebrew ("hebr."), Syriac ("syr."), or other languages.
- 122: The specific catalog or inventory number assigned to this particular manuscript within the collection. This number is unique to the manuscript within that specific library's classification system.
Likely Location
The primary repository for ancient and medieval manuscripts in Modena is the [[Biblioteca Estense Universitaria]]. Therefore, "Mutinensis gr. 122" most likely refers to Greek manuscript number 122 in the collection of this library. The Biblioteca Estense Universitaria is renowned for its rich holdings of historical documents, including numerous rare manuscripts.Content and Significance
Manuscripts identified by such shelfmarks are invaluable primary sources for scholars in fields such as [[textual criticism]], [[philology]], [[palaeography]], and the history of literature, philosophy, and theology. Greek manuscripts from Modena's collections typically include a wide range of texts, from classical Greek literature and philosophical works to early Christian writings, Byzantine texts, and scientific treatises.To ascertain the precise contents, date, provenance (origin and history of ownership), and physical characteristics of Mutinensis gr. 122, one would consult the specialized catalogs and inventories of the Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, often available online or through dedicated scholarly databases.
See Also
- [[Manuscript]]
- [[Shelfmark]]
- [[Codex]]
- [[Textual criticism]]
- [[Palaeography]]
- [[Biblioteca Estense Universitaria]]
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