| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 272 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Texts and editions for New Testament study, 1574-7085 ; v. 3 |
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Texts and editions for New Testament study ; v. 3.
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| Contents |
Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Chapter One 'Why am I doing what I do?' Introducing my Work on Manuscripts and Ordering the Essays according to Topics and Approach; Chapter Two 'Parchment or Papyrus?': Some Remarks about the Signi? cance of Writing Material when Assessing Manuscripts; Chapter Three Ad fontes-The Bene? t of the Consultation of Original Manuscripts as for instance P. Vindob. G 31974; Chapter Four P. Oxy. V 840-Amulet or Miniature Codex? Principal and Additional Remarks on Two Terms |
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Chapter Ten John 7:15b: 'Knowing letters' and (il)literacyChapter Eleven The Lending of Books in the Fourth Century C.E.P. Oxy. LXIII 4365-A Letter on Papyrus and the Reciprocal Lending of Literature Having Become Apocryphal; Chapter Twelve An Obligation from Contract Law in Philemon 19 Characteristic Style and Juridical Background; Chapter Thirteen 7Q5-Status Quaestionis and Fundamental Remarks to Qualify the Discussion of the Papyrus Fragment; Index of Ancient Texts; Manuscripts (Papyri, Ostraca, Tablets et al.); Index of (Selected) Modern Authors; Subject Index |
| Summary |
With the help of an autobiographical introduction and a selection of specific essays, this book attempts to demonstrate the value of working with the (original) manuscripts in detail for a more profound understanding of many facets of Early Christianity |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. New Testament -- Manuscripts
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Bible. New Testament fast |
| Subject |
Christian literature, Early -- Manuscripts
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Christianity -- Origin.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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Christian literature, Early
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Christianity -- Origin
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| Genre/Form |
Manuscripts
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789047421344 |
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9047421345 |
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1281936545 |
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9781281936547 |
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9786611936549 |
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6611936548 |
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