Codex Bezae

By D. C. Parker

Book Description

For those drawn to understanding the earliest foundations of Christian faith, this scholarly exploration offers a fascinating journey into one of Christianity's most mysterious and significant ancient manuscripts. David Parker presents the first comprehensive examination in over a century of Codex Bezae, a bilingual Greek and Latin text that serves as a crucial bridge to the primitive church and its origins.

This enigmatic manuscript has puzzled researchers since its rediscovery in the sixteenth century, holding secrets about how early Christian traditions developed and spread. Parker's investigation goes beyond surface analysis, presenting fresh evidence that allows him to reconstruct the copying stages through which this ancient text descended. His work reveals new insights about the manuscript's earliest correctors and traces its remarkable journey through the medieval period.

Through careful study of both the physical characteristics and textual content of Codex Bezae, Parker illuminates how bilingual Christian traditions emerged in the early centuries of the faith. His research leads to groundbreaking theories about the manuscript's origins and offers profound insights into the nature of the earliest recorded traditions about Jesus.

For spiritual seekers interested in the historical roots of Christianity, this work provides a unique window into how sacred texts were preserved, transmitted, and understood by the earliest Christian communities. The book demonstrates how ancient manuscripts continue to reveal new truths about the foundations of Christian belief and practice.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)

📄 Length: 349 pages

What You'll Discover

✓ Explore University of Cambridge. Library
✓ Explore Church history, primitive and early church, ca. 30-600
✓ Explore Codex Bezae Cantabrigiensis
✓ Explore Manuscrits latins
✓ Explore Cambridge University Library
✓ Explore Manuscripts
✓ Explore Tekstgeschiedenis
✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation

Topics Covered

University of Cambridge. Library Church history, primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 Codex Bezae Cantabrigiensis Manuscrits latins Cambridge University Library Manuscripts Tekstgeschiedenis Criticism, interpretation Codex Bezae Critique, interprétation Commentaires Neues Testament Nieuwe Testament Textual Criticism Christian antiquities Bible Latin Manuscripts Manuscrits University of Cambridge Critique textuelle Manuscrits. Ms. Nn. 2.41 Greek Manuscripts Handschrift Manuscrits grecs Cambridge university library (Grande-Bretagne)