Bible Dictionary
Vaticanus, Codex
Codex Vaticanus is a highly important Greek manuscript of the Scriptures, generally dated to the fourth century. It preserves substantial portions of the Septuagint and New Testament and is designated by scholars as Codex B.
Definition
Codex Vaticanus is an ancient Greek manuscript of the Scriptures, designated by scholars as Codex B. It is one of the two oldest uncial manuscripts and was probably written in the fourth century.
Biblical Usage
The manuscript probably originally contained the Septuagint and the New Testament, though it is now incomplete. Its text is of great value in studying and forming the New Testament text.
Historical Background
The codex is preserved in the Vatican Library at Rome, where it was placed in 1448. It consists of 759 leaves, including 142 containing the New Testament; its earlier history is unknown.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Is said to be the oldest extant vellum manuscript. It and the Codex Sinaiticus are the two oldest uncial manuscripts. They were probably written in the fourth century. The Vaticanus was placed in the Vatican Library at Rome by Pope Nicolas V. in 1448, its previous history being unknown. It originally consisted in all probability of a complete copy of the Septuagint and of the New Testament. It is now imperfect, and consists of 759 thin, delicate leaves, of which the New Testament fills 142. Like the Sinaiticus, it is of the greatest value to Biblical scholars in aiding in the formation of a correct text of the New Testament. It is referred to by critics as Codex B.