THE FIRST MANUSCRIPT BOOK

Noyan Tapan
02.11.2009

The first Armenian manuscript book was the "Life of Mashtots"
by Koryun. Koryun was a student of Mesrop Mashtots and his book
presented important information about the creation of the Armenian,
Georgian and Aghvan alphabets.

The "Life of Mashtots" was the first genuine source of information
about the 5th century intellectual and political movement in Armenia
written by the contemporary and witness.

The book is comprised of four parts, including an entry, introduction,
composition and conclusion. It only includes well-known and important
facts.

Koryun’s book went on to become the source of information about the
life and career of Mesrop Mashtots and Sahak Partev for all historians.