List of New Testament minuscules (1301–1400)

This is a segment of a list documenting New Testament minuscules numbered 1301 through 1400. Minuscules are a specific style of Greek script used in medieval manuscripts of the New Testament. They are characterized by their small, cursive letterforms, distinct from the earlier majuscule (uncial) script which used large, capital-like letters.

These lists are crucial for biblical textual criticism. Each minuscule is assigned a number and is described by scholars, including its physical characteristics, content, date, provenance (origin), and notable textual variants. The variants, which are differences in wording compared to other manuscripts, are particularly important. By comparing thousands of minuscules, scholars can reconstruct the most likely original text of the New Testament.

The information recorded for each minuscule typically includes:

• Gregory-Aland number: A unique numerical identifier assigned to the manuscript by Caspar René Gregory and Kurt Aland, which is the standard reference number.
• Contents: Which books of the New Testament the manuscript contains (e.g., Gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, General Epistles, Revelation).
• Date: An estimated date of creation, often based on paleographic analysis (the study of handwriting).
• Format: Physical description, such as page size, number of columns per page, and the number of lines per page.
• Decoration: Description of any illuminations, artwork, or decorative elements in the manuscript.
• Location: The current repository where the manuscript is housed (e.g., a library, museum, or private collection).
• Textual character: An assessment of the manuscript's textual affiliation (e.g., Byzantine, Alexandrian, Western) based on its readings.
• Notable readings: Specific textual variants where the manuscript differs from the majority text or other significant manuscripts.
• References: Publications and studies that discuss the manuscript.

The ongoing cataloging and analysis of New Testament minuscules, including those within the range of 1301-1400, provide valuable data for understanding the transmission history of the New Testament text and for making informed decisions about the best possible reconstruction of the original. The manuscripts in this range, as with all minuscules, contribute to the broader understanding of the textual tradition.