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Manichaean script, hymn in parthian language, M 4a. Quill, calam, lapislazuli, gold, carmine, iron gall ink, old paper. 25,2 x 20,6 cm. Translation:

Begun is the Muqrān(?) hymn
I am a grateful student, who am sprouted from the land of Babel (= Babylonia).
I sprouted from Babylonia, and have stood at the gate of truth.
I am a young student, who am gone forth from Babylonia.
Forth I went from Babylonia, so that I might call a call in the world.
I beseech you gods: All the gods, forgive my sin(s) with mercy!
Finished is the Muqrān(?) hymn

Source of English translation is web-site of © 2016 BERLIN-BRANDENBURG ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

Description
Manichaean script, hymn in parthian language, M 4a. Quill, calam, lapislazuli, gold, carmine, iron gall ink, old paper. 25,2 x 20,6 cm. Translation:

Begun is the Muqrān(?) hymn
I am a grateful student, who am sprouted from the land of Babel (= Babylonia).
I sprouted from Babylonia, and have stood at the gate of truth.
I am a young student, who am gone forth from Babylonia.
Forth I went from Babylonia, so that I might call a call in the world.
I beseech you gods: All the gods, forgive my sin(s) with mercy!
Finished is the Muqrān(?) hymn

Source of English translation is web-site of © 2016 BERLIN-BRANDENBURG ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES