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Biblical Libraries (Classic Reprint): A Sketch of Library History From 3400 B. C. To A. D. 150 - Couverture souple

Ernest Cushing Richardson

 
9781330229118: Biblical Libraries (Classic Reprint): A Sketch of Library History From 3400 B. C. To A. D. 150
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1330229118 ISBN 13 : 9781330229118
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the history of early libraries and the rise of organized collections in biblical times.

This concise volume traces how written records grew from ancient archives to public libraries, spanning from 3400 B.C. to the early Christian era. It presents a clear survey of how different cultures stored, organized, and used books and tablets, and how the idea of a library evolved over centuries.

  • Learn why scholars debate whether ancient collections were libraries or archives, and how this book defines the term.
  • Follow the development of record-keeping, tablets, inscriptions, and catalogues across Babylon, Egypt, and the Levant.
  • Explore the rise of famous collections, including the Nineveh library and its contents, arrangements, and influence.
  • See how later periods and the concept of a “house of books” connected old practices with newer libraries.
Ideal for readers of library history, biblical studies, and ancient cultures who want a clear, compact overview without spoilers or jargon.

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Éditeur
Forgotten Books
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1330229118
ISBN 13 
9781330229118
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Nombre de pages
331
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