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Michael Avi-Yonah.
Ancient Scrolls.
Published London: Cassell, 1973.
Series: Cassell’s Introducing Archaeology Series, Book 4.
ISBN 0304292680.
Binding: hardback, stitch bound.
Printer: Japhet Press, Givataim.
Size: 170x201x13mm.
Page count: 96pp.
Main language: English.
Overall condition fair to good: the dustjacket on this copy is somewhat discoloured, with some wear at its edges and corners; previous owner’s name & date on the front endpaper, otherwise the text appears to be free of marking.

This item £8.00
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Weight without packaging: 326g.

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Emphasis generally pre-medieval. Discusses the scroll and its uses from ancient times to the middle ages, with particular emphasis on Biblical texts, and a final section on the Dead Sea scrolls.

Contents: The means for ancient communication; Scrolls & books; Ancient manuscripts; Survival of ancient literature; Illustrated manuscripts; Jewish manuscripts; Search for papyri; Dead Sea Scrolls.

Illustrations: monochrome illustrations throughout, and inc. 8 pages of colour plates; illustrated endpapers
Maps & plans: no

Notes: no
Tables: no
Genealogies: no
Chronology: no
Glossary: no
Bibliography: pp
Index: yes 

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