Reading and writing in the time of Jesus /

Millard, A. R.

Reading and writing in the time of Jesus / [print] Alan Millard. - New York : New York University Press, (c)2000. - 288 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.



Ancient books and their survival -- Early Christian manuscripts -- The form of the book: page versus roll -- Writing in Herodian Palestine -- A polyglot society -- Who read and who wrote? -- Oral tradition or written reports? -- Writing and the Gospels.



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Bible.--Gospels--History of contemporary events.


Written communication--History.--Mediterranean Region
Books and reading--History.--Mediterranean Region

BS2555 BS2555.M645.R433 2000