Scroll of Abatur

[3] A manuscript of the Diwan Abatur, MS Borgiani Siriaci 175 (abbreviated BS 175), is held at the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana in Vatican City.

[5][6] The Diwan Abatur mentions a heavenly tree called Shatrin (Šatrin) where the souls of unbaptized Mandaean children are temporarily nourished for 30 days.

[8] Additionally, the Diwan Abatur mentions a ship called Shahrat (Šahrat; lit.

[3] The Scroll of Abatur lists several matartas belonging to the sons of Ptahil, namely Raglʿil, Sharhabiel, El-Sfar, Nbaṭ, Bhaq, and Shitil.

[8] In the Diwan Abatur, the sons of Ptahil who each rule different matartas are:[3] The scroll also contains illustrations of several female uthras and underworld figures such as:[8]