Codex Schøyen 2650 : a Middle Egyptian Coptic witness to the early Greek text of Matthew's Gospel : a study in translation theory, Indigenous Coptic, and New Testament textual criticism / by James M. Leonard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leonard, James M., 1962- author.

Series:

New Testament tools, studies and documents ; Volume 46.

New Testament Tools, Studies and Documents, 0077-8842 ; Volume 46

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Coptic manuscripts.

Bible. Mark--Coptic--Criticism, Textual.

Bible.

Bible. Mark--Criticism, Textual.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (315 p.)

Place of Publication:

Brill 2014

Leiden, Netherlands : Brill, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In 2001, the exciting but enigmatic 4th century Coptic Matthew text, Codex Schøyen, was introduced as an alternative, non-canonical Matthew. In this book, James M. Leonard refutes these sensational claims through fresh methodological approaches and easily accessible analysis. Leonard reveals that the underlying Greek text is one of great quality, and that Codex Schøyen can contribute to the identification of the earliest attainable text—but only with due concern for translational interference. Leonard shows how Codex Schøyen’s close alliance with Codices Vaticanus and Sinaiticus allows triangulation of the three to help identify an earlier text form which they mutually reflect, and how this impacts a dozen variant passages in Matthew.

Contents:

Front Matter

The Significance of Codex Schøyen and Explanations for Its Text

Features of Mae2 Unaffected or Minimally Affected by Translation

Syntax and Representation of Matt 5:38–6:18

Syntax and Representation of Matt 12:3–27

Syntax and Representation of Matt 28:1–20

Identification of Mae2 Allies

Conclusions

Bibliography

Indexes.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

90-04-26818-9

OCLC:

883570589

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004268180 DOI