The Nag Hammadi codices and their ancient readers: exploring textual materiality and reading practice

"Since their discovery in 1945, the Nag Hammadi Codices have generated scholarly debate as to their date and function. This study analyses the palaeography and codicology of the manuscripts, focusing on paratextual elements and scribal features. Linjamaa explores how Pachomian monks used the te...

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Main Author: Linjamaa, Paul (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY Port Melbourne, Australia New Delhi, India Singapore Cambridge University Press 2024
In:Year: 2024
Reviews:[Rezension von: Linjamaa, Paul, The Nag Hammadi codices and their ancient readers : exploring textual materiality and reading practice] (2024) (Wheatley, Paul D.)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Nag Hammadi Texts / Textual criticism / Text comparison / Text variant
IxTheo Classification:BF Gnosticism
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
Further subjects:B Monasticism and religious orders (Egypt) History Early church, ca. 30-600
B Coptic manuscripts
B Nag Hammadi Codices Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Gnostic literature Early works to 1800
B Pachomius Saint Early works to 1800
B Nag Hammadi Codices Criticism, Textual
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Summary:"Since their discovery in 1945, the Nag Hammadi Codices have generated scholarly debate as to their date and function. This study analyses the palaeography and codicology of the manuscripts, focusing on paratextual elements and scribal features. Linjamaa explores how Pachomian monks used the texts for spiritual development and pedagogical practices"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xiii, 265 Seiten, Illustrationen
ISBN:978-1-009-44146-9