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BRMS 97

Title

Subject

Bible Gospels - Armenian

Description

Written in the ancient Armenian (grapar) language in the traditional 'notrgir' script, the manuscript also includes colorful bird-shaped capitals (t'rchnagir) that spell out the opening words of each Gospel.

Source

BRMS 97. [Armenian Gospels]. [Turkey?], 1650. Decorated manuscript on paper.

Publisher

Bridwell Library Special Collections

Date

Rights

Please cite Bridwell Library Special Collections, SMU, as the source of this file. A high-resolution version of this file may be obtained by contacting Special Collections (bridsc@smu.edu).

Relation

ScriptureWorship

Format

Displayed as .jpg

Language

Type

Decorated Bible manuscript on paper

Collection

Inscribed Illuminations and Inspirations: Manuscripts at Bridwell Library

Citation

“BRMS 97,” Bridwell Library Special Collections Exhibitions, accessed July 21, 2026, https://bridwell.omeka.net/items/show/1838.