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codex (plural: codices)Latin for a ‘tablet’ and used to denote an ancient manuscript. Ancient writings were on scrolls, but their disadvantage was having to use both hands to unroll them to find and read the particular passage required. An alternative format was developed in the form of a book with pages which could be turned, and this was gradually adopted by Christians as the most convenient arrangement for public reading. These codices also differentiated the Church from the synagogues. To make such a book, or codex, sheets of papyrus or parchment were put together.
Two of the earliest codices are from the 4th cent. CE: Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. All ancient Christian MSS of the Greek Bible adopt standard abbreviations for the names of God in both OT and NT—a discreet affirmation of the link between the two Testaments and by implication a rejection of Marcion. |
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "codex." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "codex." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-codex.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "codex." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-codex.html |
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co·dex / ˈkōˌdeks/ • n. (pl. co·di·ces / ˈkōdəˌsēz; ˈkäd-/ or co·dex·es) an ancient manuscript text in book form. ∎ an official list of medicines, chemicals, etc. |
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"codex." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "codex." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-codex.html "codex." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-codex.html |
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codex an ancient manuscript text in book form. The word comes (in the late 16th century, denoting a collection of statutes or set of rules) from Latin, literally ‘block of wood’, later denoting a block split into leaves or tablets for writing on, hence a book.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "codex." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "codex." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-codex.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "codex." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-codex.html |
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codex, a manuscript volume, e.g. of one of the ancient manuscripts of the Scriptures, or of the ancient classics [OED]. See entries under Amiatinus Codex and Bible (Codex Bezae, Codex Vaticanus, Codex Alexandrinus, etc.).
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MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "codex." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "codex." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-codex.html MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "codex." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-codex.html |
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Codexa collection of recipes for the preparation of drugs; a collection of the scriptures written down on parchment or papyrus in their earliest texts. Examples: codex of the law, 1622; of Christian precepts, 1659. |
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"Codex." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Codex." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505300341.html "Codex." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505300341.html |
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codex
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"codex." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "codex." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-codex.html "codex." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-codex.html |
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