Coptic papyri (non-literary documents) are an important source for the history of late-antique and early-Islamic Egypt. During this course, the student joins in editorial work focused on the archive of Bishop Pesynthios of Koptos (died 632), and will learn to read and study original papyri from photos. The course will include a practical introduction into the editorial procedures current in Coptic papyrology.
Timetable
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Contact dr J. van der Vliet as soon as possible to decide a schedule together.
Method of Instruction
Literature seminar.
Course objectives
Acquiring a good working knowledge of non-literary Coptic; acquiring basic skills in editing Coptic papyri in accordance with the standards current in present-day Coptic papyrology; acquiring the knowledge to situate these texts within their historical and cultural context.
Required reading
- J. van der Vliet, « Pisenthios de Coptos (569-632) : moine, évêque et saint. Autour d’une nouvelle édition de ses archives ». In Boussac, M.-F., ed. Autour de Coptos. TOPOI. Supplément 3. Lyon: TOPOI, 2002 : pp. 61-72.
Examination
Class paper and written paper on one or more Coptic papyri.
Information
Contact the lecturer Prof. dr. J. van der Vliet
Blackboard/webpage
Not applicable.
Overview
The programme will be discussed during the first meeting.
Remarks
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Please contact the teacher if you are interested in following this course.