Type 1879
(formerly typ/14)
| Βίβλος ἐπουρανίοιο καὶ ἀθανάτου βασιλῆος | |
| τοῖς καθαροῖσι νόον μυστήρια λαμπρὰ φαείνει. | |
| Τὴν δʹ ἐγὼ αὐτὸς ἔγραψα πόθω τολμήεντι πιθήσας | |
| Συμεὼν οἰκτρὸς μοναχοῖσι καὶ ἱερεῦσιν. | |
| Οἱ μετʹ ἐμὲ τρυφόωντες ἐμοῖο πόνοιο μέμνησθε. |
| Title(s) | Στίχοι εἰς τὸ Τετραευάγγελον |
| Text source | A. Marava-Chatzinikolaou, C. Toufexi-Paschou, 1978, Catalogue of the Illuminated Byzantine Manuscripts of the National Library of Greece. Manuscripts of the New Testament Texts 10th-12th Century (vol. 1), Athens: 103 |
| Text status | Text completely known |
| Editorial status | Not a critical text |
| Genre(s) | Scribe-related epigram |
| Metre(s) | Dactylic hexameter |
| Tag(s) | |
| Translation(s) | This is the Book of the immortal heavenly King which reveals brilliant mysteries to those who are pure in thought. This Book, I, Symeon, miserable monk and priest, did write in obedience to a bold urge. Those who share in its delight should remember my labour. |
| Comment | Unique epigram (Athens EBE 76). |
| Bibliography | |
| Number of verses | 5 |
| Occurrence(s) |
[17014] Βίβλος ἐπουρανίοιο | καὶ ἀθανάτου βασιλῆος
[1051-1100]
ATHENS - Ethnike Bibliotheke tes Hellados 76 [1051-1100] (f. 362v) (5 verses) |
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Last modified: 2020-11-19.
