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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.

Method of Instruction

Literature seminar.

A la carte and contract teaching

Not applicable

Required reading

Will be announced

Examination

Will be announced

Information

Contact the lecturer prof.dr. O.E.Kaper

Blackboard/webpage

Not applicable.

Overview

Will be announced

Remarks

Registration via U-twist.