Instruction in the interpretation of temple inscriptions from the Graeco-Roman Period (circa 300 BCE – 250 CE), also known as ‘Ptolemaic hieroglyphs’, and their relation to architecture and surrounding scenes, the so-called ‘grammaire du temple’. The textual tradition of the temple scriptorium and the intellectual climate of the priestly milieu are discussed through reading a variety of inscriptions.
Timetable
The course starts with an intensive course on the Ptolemaic script over three days.
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Method of Instruction
Literature seminar.
A la carte and contract teaching
N.A.
Required reading
Ch. Leitz,Quellentexte zur ägyptischen Religion I: Die Tempelinschriften der griechisch-römischen Zeit, 2nd edition, Münster 2006
Examination
Oral examination about a ritual text (unseen) from the temple of Dendera.
Information
Contact the lecturer prof.dr. O.E.Kaper.
Blackboard/webpage
Not applicable.
Overview
After an intensive introduction to the characteristics of the script and grammar, the classes focus on the reading of inscriptions from the textbook (Leitz) supplemented by other texts.
Remarks
Registration via U-twist.