Inhaltsangabe
Explore ancient Coptic monuments and manuscripts in Crum’s detailed catalogue. This nonfiction volume compiles descriptions of Coptic manuscripts, homilies, epistles, and stelae, with notes on dialects, provenance, and physical features.
From Akhmim and other sites, the entries cover parchment and stone artifacts, many with two-column layouts, decorative initials, and variations in color. The book presents contents like homilies, prayers, and saints’ invocations, along with pages and quire structure, helping readers understand how these texts were produced and used.
- Rich catalog entries for manuscripts, inscriptions, and stele, including measurements, material, and condition
- Dialect notes (primarily Sa'idic) and references to related collections and publications
- Context on contents such as homilies, epistles, and devotional texts
- Provenance and cross-references to other museums and bibliographic works
Ideal for readers of Egyptology, ancient languages, and manuscript studies who want an accessible window into Coptic material culture and its scholarly cataloging.
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