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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1. VerfasserIn: Linjamaa, Paul (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY Port Melbourne, Australia New Delhi, India Singapore Cambridge University Press 2024
In:Jahr: 2024
normierte Schlagwort(-folgen):B Nag-Hammadi-Schriften / Textkritik / Textvergleich / Lesart
IxTheo Notationen:BF Gnosis
KAB Kirchengeschichte 30-500; Frühchristentum
weitere Schlagwörter: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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Zusammenfassung:"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"--
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physische Details:xiii, 265 Seiten, Illustrationen
ISBN:1009441469