The Scientific And Cultural Dimension Of Arab (Codicology)

Abstract

     Codicology is the science that is mainly concerned with the manuscript industry in its material aspect. It is meant to study every trace that is not linked to the main text of the book written by the author. Rather, this science deals in the first place with the material elements of the manuscript book represented in: paper type, ink, trimming, binding, as well as the volume of the booklet, numbering, and comments. It also includes all that is written on the cover page (back) such as hearings, readings, licenses, interviews, and restrictions.

Based on defining various concepts and terminology of this science, our research paper tries to answer a set of questions:

First of all, what is meant by the science of manuscript?

Then, what are the most important areas this science is meant to study?

And, how does (Codicology) contribute to the manuscript authentication process?

Finally, what is the scientific and cultural value that this science has added to the Islamic and Arab civilization?