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The Gospel JewelsTrebizond Gospel Trebizond Gospel New Testament manuscript Trebizond Gospel, ℓ 243 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering), is a Byzantine illuminated manuscript with the text of Gospel Lectionary, dating palaeographically to the 11th century, with 15 parchment leaves (33 by 36.5 cm) from the 10th century or earlier.[1] Quick facts Text, Date ... Lectionary ℓ 243 New Testament manuscript Illumination representing Mark the Evangelist Text Gospels Date 11th century Script Greek Now at Russian National Library Size 33 by 36.5 cm Close The manuscript is thought to have been created in Constantinople, probably commissioned by a Byzantine Emperor. [2] The book was later decorated with gold and jewels by Andronicus II of Trebizond (reigned 1263 – 1266). In 1858, the manuscript was… (Source: Wikipedia)
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