The Oxford Handbook of Papyrology (Oxford Handbooks) ISBN-13: 9780199843695

ISBN-13: 9780199843695

Binding: Paperback

model number: B00D5F0JTE

Author: Bagnall, Roger S.

Details: Thousands of texts, written over a period of three thousand years on papyri and potsherds, in Egyptian, Greek, Latin, Aramaic, Hebrew, Persian, and other languages, have transformed our knowledge of many aspects of life in the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds. The Oxford Handbook of Papyrology provides an introduction to the world of these ancient documents and literary texts, ranging from the raw materials of writing to the languages used, from the history of papyrology to its future, and from practical help in reading papyri to frank opinions about the nature of the work of papyrologists. This volume, the first major reference work on papyrology written in English, takes account of the important changes experienced by the discipline within especially the last thirty years. Including new work by twenty-seven international experts and more than one hundred illustrations, The Oxford Handbook of Papyrology will serve as an invaluable guide to the subject.

Release Date: 11-11-2011

Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 2.0 inches

Languages: English

Part Number: B00D5F0JTE

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 712