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Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament · 2. Reihe Herausgeber / Editor Jörg Frey (Zürich) Mitherausgeber/Associate Editors Markus Bockmuehl (Oxford) · James A. Kelhoffer (Uppsala) Tobias Nicklas (Regensburg) · Janet Spittler (Charlottesville, VA) J. Ross Wagner (Durham, NC) 481 Alan Taylor Farnes Simply Come Copying Direct Copies as Test Cases in the Quest for Scribal Habits Mohr Siebeck Alan Taylor Farnes, born 1985; BA from Brigham Young Uni versity; MA from Duke Univer- sity; PhD from the University of Birmingham (UK); currently an adjunct instructor of New Testament at Brigham Young University. orcid.org/0000-0003-3133-5914 ISBN 978-3-16-156980-7 / eISBN 978-3-16-156981-4 DOI 10.1628 / 978-3-16-156981-4 ISSN 0340-9570 / eISSN 2568-7484 (Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testa- ment, 2. Reihe) The Deutsche Nationalbibliothek lists this publication in the Deutsche Nationalbibliographie; detailed bibliographic data are available on the Internet at http://dnb.dnb.de. © 2019 Mohr Siebeck Tübingen, Germany. www.mohrsiebeck.com This book may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form (beyond that permitted by copyright law) without the publisher’s written permission. This applies particularly to repro- ductions, translations and storage and processing in electronic systems. The book was printed by Laupp & Göbel in Gomaringen on non-aging paper and bound by Buchbinderei Nädele in Nehren. Printed in Germany. To my Sons of Thunder, John and James, and their loving mother, Erin, my wife. Preface This project, which is an extension of my PhD dissertation at the University of Birmingham, would not have been possible without the valuable contribution, assistance, and support from many people. I not only stand on the shoulders of giants but I am constantly being lifted and supported by many who enable me to stand on said shoulders. I most prominently must thank my wife, Erin Farnes, for providing me the space and the time and the peace of mind in order to research and write. She not only protected my time and shielded me from distraction but also served as an invaluable conversation partner with which to discuss my ideas. Her perceptive insights and discussions helped clear my head, organize my thoughts, and propel the work forward. Additionally, I must thank my two sons, John and James, my sons of thunder, who provided much needed distraction and upliftment when I needed a break. They were never a hindrance and helpfully served to brighten my spirits with their giggles and smiles. I also thank my parents whose support and assistance will never be fully known nor seen. I am grateful to have such loving parents who care for me and support me. I greatly appreciate the tutelage, advice, and example I have received from Professor David C. Parker, OBE. I truly stand on his shoulders and rely exten- sively on his work. His advice has been invaluable and I will treasure my time learning from him. The Institute for Textual Scholarship and Electronic Editing (ITSEE) housed at the University of Birmingham and its staff has also provided me a place to study, think, and write. I am grateful for the other members of ITSEE who have all contributed in various degrees to this project. Hugh Houghton has provided expert insight and advice. Catherine Smith likewise has been a dear friend and helpful ear. Dora Panella has been my co-passenger in this journey and has pro- vided insight and many conversations about research and life. I am also grateful for the Dissertation Grant at Brigham Young University Religious Education for funding a portion of this project. It is hoped that this dissertation can advance the quest for scribal habits in some small way and provide ideas for future research opportunities. Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface ....................................................................................................... VII List of Tables ........................................................................................... XIII List of Abbrevations ................................................................................... XV Chapter 1: The Quest for Scribal Habits ............................................ 1 1.1 Lectio Brevior Potior .......................................................................... 7 1.2 Royse’s Criticism of Griesbach’s First Canon .................................... 9 1.3 Royse’s Reception ............................................................................ 17 1.4 Other Methods for Determining Scribal Habits ................................ 21 1.4.1 Barbara Aland .......................................................................... 21 1.4.2 Peter Malik .............................................................................. 22 1.5 Conclusion ....................................................................................... 22 1.6 On English Pronouns ........................................................................ 22 Chapter 2: Scribal Habits of Greek New Testament Abschriften ................................................................ 24 2.1 Limitations of the Abschrift Method ................................................ 29 2.2 Previous Work on Abschriften ......................................................... 30 2.2.1 Greek New Testament Abschriften ........................................... 30 2.2.2 Abschriften of Texts other than the Greek New Testament ....... 35 2.3 The Prevailing Attitude Toward Abschriften .................................... 41 2.4 Methods for Identifying an Abschrift ............................................... 42 2.5 Methodology of the Present Project .................................................. 49 Chapter 3: Scribal Habits in P127 ........................................................ 51 3.1 Methodology .................................................................................... 52 3.2 The Manuscript ................................................................................ 52 3.3 Scribal Habits in P127 ........................................................................ 53 3.3.1 Corrections .............................................................................. 53 X Table of Contents 3.3.2 Insignificant Singulars ............................................................. 56 3.3.3 Accuracy and Copying Technique ........................................... 59 3.4 Conclusion ....................................................................................... 62 Chapter 4: Codex Claromontanus and the Scribal Habits of its Abschriften .................................................................................... 64 4.1 Order of Pauline Epistles .................................................................. 66 4.2 Codex Claromontanus and its Relatives ........................................... 67 4.3 Methodology .................................................................................... 68 4.4 Codex Claromontanus (06) and Codex Sangermanensis (0319) ........ 70 4.4.1 Codex Sangermanensis as a copy of Codex Claromontanus ..... 72 4.4.2 Notable Attributes of 0319 ....................................................... 77 4.4.3 Peculiar Dual Agreements between 06 and 0319A/B ............... 78 4.4.4 Scribal Habits of Codex Sangermanensis (Greek) Scribe A ..... 78 4.4.5 Scribal Habits of Codex Sangermanensis (Greek) Scribe B...... 90 4.4.6 Conclusions concerning the Greek Text ................................... 93 4.5 Codex Claromontanus (VL75) and Codex Sangermanensis (VL76) ................................................................... 97 4.5.1 Codex Sangermanensis as a copy of Codex Claromontanus ..... 97 4.5.2 Notable Attributes of VL76 ...................................................... 98 4.5.3 Scribal Habits of VL76A ......................................................... 99 4.5.4 Scribal Habits of VL76B ........................................................ 102 4.5.5 Conclusions concerning the whole of Codex Sangermanensis 104 4.6 Codex Claromontanus (06) and Codex Waldeccensis (0320) ......... 106 4.6.1 Codex Waldeccensis as a Copy of Codex Claromontanus ...... 110 4.6.2 Notable Attributes of Codex Waldeccensis ............................ 112 4.6.3 Scribal Habits of Codex Waldeccensis (Greek) ...................... 113 4.7 Codex Claromontanus (VL75) and Codex Waldeccensis (VL83) ... 120 4.7.1 Scribal Habits of Codex Waldeccensis (Latin) ....................... 120 4.7.2 Conclusions concerning VL83 ............................................... 122 4.8 Conclusion ..................................................................................... 123 Chapter 5: The Scribal Habits of Minuscule 205 ......................... 124 5.1 Cardinal Bessarion ......................................................................... 127 5.2 John Rhosus (1430s–1498): Cretan, Priest, and Scribe ................... 128 5.3 The Identity of 205’s Copyist ......................................................... 129 5.4 John Plusiadenos (1429–1500): Cretan, Priest, and Scribe ............. 133 5.5 The Historical View of 2886 as a copy of 205 ................................ 138 5.6 205 as a copy of 2886 according to Welsby .................................... 139 Table of Contents XI 5.7 Order of Books ............................................................................... 146 5.8 Scribal Habits of Minuscule 205 .................................................... 150 5.8.1 Insignificant Variant Readings