NT uncial (majuscule)
Codex Sinaiticus
4th century · Greek · parchment
Where found
St Catherine's Monastery, Sinai
Constantin von Tischendorf at St Catherine's Monastery, 1844 and 1859
Where it is now
British Library, Add. 43725
London, United Kingdom
Found and held
The dark pin is the find-spot. The gold pin is the present holding. The dashed line connects them.
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Details
- Gregory-Aland
- 01 (א)
- Size
- 148 leaves
- Contents
- New Testament
- Record status
- cited
Also known as 01, GA 01, GA01, Codex Sinaiticus, Sinaiticus, Aleph.
The oldest complete New Testament; also contains the Epistle of Barnabas and part of the Shepherd of Hermas. Leaves are divided among London, Leipzig, St Catherine's (Sinai) and St Petersburg. Note status: unverified.