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Egyptian temple inscriptions of the Graeco-Roman period

Course
2009-2010

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. *For the most recent update of the timetable click here

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=.