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Books and Readers in the Early Church: A History of Early Christian Texts
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This fascinating and lively book provides the first comprehensive discussion of the production, circulation, and use of books in early Christianity. It explores the extent of literacy in early Christian communities; the relation in the early church between oral tradition and written materials; the physical form of early Christian books; how books were produced, transcribed, published, duplicated, and disseminated; how Christian libraries were formed; who read the books, in what circumstances, and to what purposes."In this extremely well-written and thoroughly researched work, Gamble asks to what extent the early church used books, how were they produced, and for what audiences? ... An enormously instructive and provocative work on an original topic. I recommend it highly to anyone with an interest in Christian history and a taste for future-oriented speculation". -- Commonweal "His study merits careful reading and continuing use because of its valuable collections, insightful comments, and thoroughness. In essence he has provided a 'companion to early Christian literature' which should be required reading". -- Robert M. Grant, Catholic Historical Review
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Item Specifications...
Pages 352
Dimensions: Length: 9.14" Width: 6.1" Height: 0.76"
Weight: 1.08 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Publisher Yale University Press
ISBN 0300069189
EAN 9780300069181
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 | depth of scholarship, also readable Nov 7, 2002 |
| Though the title is correct in indicating that the topic is esoteric, it is a joy to read a book that is well written and well researched. Among other contributions, Gamble presents a well-argued hypothesis on the origin of the codex, in place of the scroll. He also gives his understanding of how many (how few!) people could read in the early church, and how they learned to read, and how they read (out loud). His discussion of how books were circulated, copied, stored was interesting to me. Those who enjoy church history, or the history reading-writing will find much to stimulate them. This book is not for everybody, but those interested in the topics covered will not be disappointed. | | | Write your own review about Books and Readers in the Early Church: A History of Early Christian Texts
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