Acts of Saint Thecla, 13th century
Item
Identifier: MS 225
Contents
The Acts of Saint Paul and Saint Thecla told the story of a young virgin called Thecla, who converted and perfomed miracles after listening to the teachings of Saint Paul Apostle.
Writing
Written in a fine hand.
Dates
- Creation: 13th century
Language of Materials
Ancient Greek.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 bound MS volume
Custodial History
On f. 6 appears a section number in Greek (equivalent to 25). This, being a direction for the binder, shows that this manscript is a fragment of a large book of Synaxaria or Acta Sanctorum, collections of lives of saints.
Previous reference
Laing 123
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum.
Dimensions
41 cm x 30 cm.
General
Foliation and number of lines to a page: 14 pages, double columns.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk