Greek Inscriptions

Greek Inscriptions

Author: B. F. Cook

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780520061132

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Introduces a wide variety of Greek inscriptions on stone slabs, pottery, bronzes, and other small objects, from simple names to more complicated texts, some in local dialects with distinctive alphabets.


An Introduction to Greek Epigraphy of the Hellenistic and Roman Periods from Alexander the Great Down to the Reign of Constantine (323 B.C.-A.D. 337)

An Introduction to Greek Epigraphy of the Hellenistic and Roman Periods from Alexander the Great Down to the Reign of Constantine (323 B.C.-A.D. 337)

Author: Bradley Hudson McLean

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9780472112388

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" In short, this is a reference work of the best kind. For the beginner, it is indispensable. And for those who already know something about its subject matter, the book is in many ways useful, informative, and interesting. We all owe a debt to the author] for undertaking this significant project, and for completing it so well." - Michael Peachin, Classical World " . . . provides invaluable road maps for non-epigraphers faced with passages of inscribed Greek." - Graham Shipley, Bryn Mawr Classical Review Greek inscriptions form a valuable resource for the study of all aspects of the Greco-Roman world. They are primary witnesses to society's laws and institutions, religious habits, and language. This volume provides students with the tools to take advantage of the historical value of these treasures. It examines letter forms, ancient names, and ancient calendars, knowledge of which is essential in reading inscriptions of all kinds. B. H. McLean discusses the classification of inscriptions into their various categories and analyzes particular types of inscriptions, including decrees, honorary inscriptions, dedications, funerary inscriptions, and manumissions. Finally, McLean includes special topics that bear upon the interpretation of specific features of inscriptions, such as Greek and Roman administrative titles and functions.


Inscriptions and Their Uses in Greek and Latin Literature

Inscriptions and Their Uses in Greek and Latin Literature

Author: Peter Philip Liddel

Publisher:

Published: 2013-09-26

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0199665745

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From the archaic period onwards, ancient literary authors working within a range of genres discussed and quoted a variety of inscriptions. This volume offers a wide-ranging set of perspectives on the diversity of epigraphic material present in ancient literary texts, and the variety of responses, both ancient and modern, which they can provoke.


The Materiality of Text – Placement, Perception, and Presence of Inscribed Texts in Classical Antiquity

The Materiality of Text – Placement, Perception, and Presence of Inscribed Texts in Classical Antiquity

Author:

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-10-22

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9004379436

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Written by an international cast of experts, The Materiality of Text showcases a wide range of innovative methodologies from ancient history, literary studies, epigraphy, and art history and provides a multi-disciplinary perspective on the physicality of writing in antiquity. The contributions focus on epigraphic texts in order to gauge questions of their placement, presence, and perception: starting with an analysis of the forms of writing and its perception as an act of physical and cultural intervention, the volume moves on to consider the texts’ ubiquity and strategic positioning within epigraphic, literary, and architectural spaces. The contributors rethink modern assumptions about the processes of writing and reading and establish novel ways of thinking about the physical forms of ancient texts.


Epigraphy in the Digital Age

Epigraphy in the Digital Age

Author: Isabel Velázquez Soriano

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2021-08-19

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1789699886

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This volume presents epigraphic research using digital and computational tools, comparing the outcomes of both well-established and newer projects to consider the most innovative investigative trends. Papers consider open-access databases, SfM Photogrammetry and Digital Image Modelling applied to textual restoration, Linked Open Data, and more.


Studying the New Testament Through Inscriptions

Studying the New Testament Through Inscriptions

Author: D. Clint Burnett

Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1683071379

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Studying the New Testament through Inscriptions is an intuitive introduction to inscriptions from the Greco-Roman world. Inscriptions can help contextualize certain events associated with the New Testament in a way that many widely circulated literary texts do not. This book both introduces inscriptions and demonstrates sound methodological use of them in the study of the New Testament. Through five case studies, it highlights the largely unrecognized ability of inscriptions to shed light on early Christian history, practice, and the leadership structure of early Christian churches, as well as to solve certain New Testament exegetical impasses. Key points and features: No other book like this on the market--this is the first of its kind!A practical and much-needed tool for graduate students, seminarians, and pastorsShowcases five detailed case studies, designed to show students exactly how to use inscriptionsIncludes 20+ black and white photosThree appendices provide additional information for those who want to learn more


Greek Epigraphy and Religion

Greek Epigraphy and Religion

Author: Emily Mackil

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2020-12-29

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 9004442545

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Greek Epigraphy and Religion explores the insights provided by inscribed texts into the religious practices of the ancient Greek world. The papers study material ranging geographically from Epiros to Egypt and chronologically from the Classical to the Roman period.