Literary text: T-S Misc.27.4.24b

Literary text T-S Misc.27.4.24b

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Shelfmark
T-S Misc.27.4.24b
Primary Language
Arabic

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Arabic translation of the Gospel of John, written in beautiful Kūfī script. Dating: Ca. 9th century, based on handwriting. Includes John 19:25–27 and 35–37 (these ranges are approximate; only a few words from each verse are legible). (Information kindly provided by Samuel Bassaly and Peter Tarras.)

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Provenance
Geniza
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Historical shelfmarks
TS Box Misc. 27, f. 4.24b; TS Box Misc. 27, fol. 4.24b
Input date
In PGP since 2022
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Transcription
Translation

T-S Misc.27.4.24b 1r

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1r

T-S Misc.27.4.24b 1v

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1v
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Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter, T-S Misc.27.4.24b. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/35301/ (accessed August 3, 2026).