1. Papyrus 2462
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2462
- Title:
- Letter of the Bishop Sotas on a Donation (P.Oxy. XII 1492, TM 31748)
- Scope & Content:
- A letter from the bishop Sotas to a certain Demetrianus, addressed as ‘holy son’, containing pious thoughts and instructions on dividing a plot of land which Demetrianus may decide to donate to the church. The address is on the back.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- mid-late 3rd century
- Extent:
-
Papyrus sheet, damaged at the top and sides. The upper margin measures 17 mm, the lower 3 mm, the left 25 mm and the right is minimal. Writing is on both sides along the fibres, the back having a one-line docket. The papyrus is housed in a glass case.
