Coptic Manuscripts in the Freer Collection
Parts I and II
Description
Published in 1923, The Coptic Manuscripts in the Freer Collection, edited by William H. Worrell, is a scholarly work that details a set of ancient Coptic texts, primarily focusing on a Psalter and several other fragments housed in the Freer Gallery of Art. The volume, initially begun in 1916 with a subsequent part delayed due to the war, acknowledges contributions from various scholars who assisted in its preparation, including Charles L. Freer, Professor Henry A. Sanders, and Professor Henri Hyvernat. The text offers insights into the physical state, historical context, and linguistic peculiarities of the manuscripts, involving comparative analyses with other known Coptic texts. It addresses the manuscript's peculiar orthographic features, dating challenges, and its relationships with other Sahidic texts, culminating in a critical reproduction of the Psalter, supported by photographs and palaeographic details. Worrell's meticulous work, enriched by the collaboration of notable academics and institutions, aims to make these valuable ancient texts accessible for further study and appreciation.