The Palaeography Of Greek Papyri (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162946313)

The Palaeography Of Greek Papyri is a comprehensive book written by Frederic G. Kenyon. The book is focused on the study of Greek papyri and their palaeography. The author provides a detailed analysis of the writing styles and techniques used in Greek papyri, along with their historical context and significance.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Greek papyri. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject and outlines the scope of the book. The second chapter discusses the materials used in Greek papyri, such as papyrus, parchment, and paper.The third chapter deals with the writing styles and techniques used in Greek papyri, including the use of abbreviations, ligatures, and punctuation. The fourth chapter examines the different scripts used in Greek papyri, such as the uncial, cursive, and mixed scripts.The fifth chapter focuses on the dating of Greek papyri, including the use of paleographical and codicological evidence. The sixth chapter discusses the provenance of Greek papyri and their historical context. The final chapter provides a summary of the book and its main findings.Overall, The Palaeography Of Greek Papyri is an essential resource for scholars and researchers interested in the study of Greek papyri and their palaeography. The book is well-written and provides a thorough analysis of the subject matter, making it an invaluable reference for anyone working in this field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frederic G. Kenyon
ISBN-10: 1162946318
ISBN-13: 9781162946313
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d