Prayer book of service for the dead: Syria, (late 13th century) Syriac Christian text, Nestorian script - Public Domain Illuminated Manuscript
The images provided is identified as a "Prayer book of service from the Christian Coptic manuscript. Recto". This indicates that the text is part of a Coptic Christian prayer book, which is significant as it provides insight into the religious practices and literary traditions of Coptic Christians. The Coptic Church is one of the oldest Christian denominations, primarily based in Egypt, and has a rich cultural heritage.
The red ink used in certain parts of the text typically indicates headings, important terms, or sections of particular significance within the text.
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Brooklyn Museum