P.Mich.inv. 4567 / Recto

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Inventory Number

P.Mich.inv. 4567

Processing Number

2233

Section/Side

A; Recto + Verso

Image Side

Recto

Background and Physical Properties

Publ./Side

Recto + Verso

Connections

-

Material

Par

Size

13.3 x 13.6 cm.

Items

1

Lines

1-46

Mounted

Yes

Negative

Yes

Conservation Status

This folio is complete with minor damages to the text in the form of worm holes and a number of folds. (TC)

Palaeographic Description

The hand resembles that P. Berl. 9287, and the orthographic and grammatical peculiarities are the same as those discussed by Junker ("Koptische Poesie des 10. Jahrhunderts", Oriens Christianus 6 (1906), 403-411). There are seven complete strophe at the beginning and at the end of the leaf. As is generally the case with Coptic hymns, the text is writtten continuously; the end of a verse is marked with a medium punctum, that of a stanza with = (usually with .7 in the margin), and that of a section with :- (thrice absent: R 13, 18; V 19). Each section is separated from the following by a broken line, and each begins with instructions for its performance.

Status

published

Library

Ann Arbor

Contents

Date

XIth century A.D.

Origin

unknown

Provenance

unknown

Acquisition

1926/1927 ; Acquired by Prof. Kelsey

Language

Coptic

Genre

literature; Christian

Author

unknown

Type of Text/Title of Work

hymn

Content

This folio contains eight hymns to the Archangel Michael. Coptic hymns are normally divided into pairs of stanzas of an equal number of verses (Junker 1 347). The present text displays this patterning in R 10-13 (3+3), 15-18 (3+3), V 2-6 (4+4), and 14-19 (4+4), but elsewhere there are irregularities; cf. edition for a discussion thereof.

Subject Headings

Hymns, Early Christian.

Christian poetry, Coptic.

Persons

-

Geographica

-

Translation

R

"You went to Daniel,

when he was down in the pit of the lions,

and you saved him before evil befell him.

Manner: same

The angel of the Lord

seeks those who fear Him,

says the temple-singer David.

The archangel Michael:

he it is who seeks this people,

as he entreats Christ on our behalf,

that He may forgive us our sins.

Manner: same

I saw a mighty angel

in the heavens, I, Johannes,

and I called his name Michael,

as he shouted out:"Every nation

fear the Lord of powers,

because his His mercy continues forever."

Manner same:

Seven archangels

surround the throne of the Living One.

The greatest amongst them is Michael.

He it is who entreats the Living One (saying):

"Be merciful with the sons of Adam,

because it is upon You that their case rests."

Manner: Who is the one wise and intelligent?

Who is like you,

Michael, you of the praiseworthy name?

The living One saw you

in your mercy,

and he let you be at his right hand,

as you entreated concerning the race of Adam."

V.

"Manner: It is you who are the lofty maountain.

Let those of the heavens rejoice,

and let those of the entire earth be glad

concerning Michael,

because the Lord has chosen him.

He has given him the might and the power,

proud and honored,

and He let him entreat Him (saying):

"Be merciful concerning the race of Adam."

Manner: same.

I saw a great marvel,

my father, in this city today,

and a widespread joy.

Tell me what this thing is.

He said:

"My son, this is the great Michael,

entreating the Living One (saying):

'Be merciful concerning the race of Adam.' "

Manner: Rejoice, consolation of the angels.

As regards the beauty of the sweetness of Michael:

he is in the midst of the angels,

the diadem is on his head,

the staff is in his hand,

because he it is who is at the right hand of the Saviour,

entreating Him always (saying):

"Be merciful concerning Your likeness,

because it is upon you that their care rests."

Your name is sweet as it is uttered,

archangel Michael,

ad your fellow-servant as well,

Gabriel, the bringer of good tidings."

Information on Publications

Publications

Series and Volume	Editor	Year	Pg/Nr	Photo	SB	Preferred Citation	Corrections
PMichCopt	Worrell	1942	13-14	Worrell, PMichCopt, 13-14, 1942
Mich Coptic Texts	Browne GM	1979	10	Browne GM, Mich Coptic Texts, 10, 1979

Cataloging

Cataloger

TC

Year Begin

1000

Year End

1099

Technical Details

Collection

Advanced Papyrological Information System (APIS UM)

Image Size

4795 x 4253

File Size

857 KB

Record

2233

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