The Palaeography of Greek Papyri

by Frederic G. Kenyon

Publisher:

Clarendon Press

, 1899

Overview

This intriguing volume thoroughly discusses palaeography—a foundational subject for the field of textual criticism. Frederic George Kenyon orientates readers to the discipline and discusses various types and periods of papyri manuscripts, as well as the transition to velum. Appendixes provide helpful tables and lists covering papyri alphabets, catalogues of manuscripts, a bibliography of palaeography, and various symbols and ligatures used in papyri manuscripts.

Key Features

• Provides an introduction to palaeography
• Contains lists and tables of alphabets, symbols, and ligatures from papyri manuscripts
• Enhances understanding of textual criticism for ancient manuscripts

Product Details

• Title: The Palaeography of Greek Papyri
• Author: Frederic George Kenyon
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 1899
• Pages: 160
• Resource Type: Topical
• Topic: Textual Criticism

About Frederic G. Kenyon

Frederic George Kenyon (1863–1952) was the assistant keeper of manuscripts at the British museum and fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford. He received an honorary PhD from Halle and an honorary DLitt from Durham.