Codex Zacynthius can now take its rightful place among our world-renowned faith collections.
- Anne Jarvis
Cambridge University Library reached their appeal target after the National Heritage Memorial Fund recognised the importance of the Codex Zacynthius and stepped in with a grant of £500,000.
Such early manuscripts are extremely sought after as invaluable witnesses to the development of the text of the New Testament. The manuscript will now undergo multi-spectral imaging and XRF spectroscopy to enrich a new generation of research on the text.
Cambridge University Librarian Anne Jarvis said: “Since launching our appeal in December 2013, we have been delighted and humbled by the donations and support we’ve received.
“That support, especially from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, means that Codex Zacynthius can now take its rightful place among our world-renowned faith collections.”
Fiona Talbott, Head of NHMF, said: “The Codex Zacynthius has been part of the UK’s heritage for over 200 years and is a truly fascinating and unique object. Our trustees felt it was incredibly important that it should be safeguarded so future generations can explore its undiscovered secrets.”
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Image:Codex Zacynthius
Credit: Cambridge University Library
Reproduced courtesy of the University of Cambridge
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