Latin Military Papyri of Dura-Europos (P.Dura 55-145): A New Edition of the Texts, with Introduction and Notes

The Latin papyri from Dura Europos are a priceless source for Classical scholarship, providing insights into the history of Latin writing, the Roman Empire, and the Roman army. They also offer glimpses into spoken Latin and substandard varieties, and the Latin texts survive alongside written samples of eight other languages. The editions are accompanied by translations and notes, and the volume includes a substantial introduction, appendix, and commentary on the Feriale Duranum.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Latin papyri from Dura Europos, a rich source for Classical scholarship, offer invaluable insights into various fields. These papyri, representing a genuine archive containing documents produced by scribes proficient in Latin and Greek, are a treasure trove for palaeographers studying the evolution of Latin writing. Historians gain a unique perspective into the daily life of a Roman camp nestled within a Hellenized town of Semitic origin, with a thriving Jewish community. The papyri also provide glimpses into spoken Latin and substandard varieties, alongside written samples of eight other languages (Greek, Palmyrenean, Hatrean, Syriac, Parthian and Pehlevi, Hebrew, and Safaitic). The editions are accompanied by comprehensive translations and notes, and the volume includes a substantial introduction, appendix, and thorough commentary on the Feriale Duranum.

The Latin Papyri from Dura Europos

The Latin papyri from Dura Europos, a rich source for Classical scholarship, offer invaluable insights into various fields. These papyri, representing a genuine archive containing documents produced by scribes proficient in Latin and Greek, are a treasure trove for palaeographers studying the evolution of Latin writing. Historians gain a unique perspective into the daily life of a Roman camp nestled within a Hellenized town of Semitic origin, with a thriving Jewish community. The papyri also provide glimpses into spoken Latin and substandard varieties, alongside written samples of eight other languages (Greek, Palmyrenean, Hatrean, Syriac, Parthian and Pehlevi, Hebrew, and Safaitic). The editions are accompanied by comprehensive translations and notes, and the volume includes a substantial introduction, appendix, and thorough commentary on the Feriale Duranum.

The Latin Papyri from Dura Europos

The Latin papyri from Dura Europos, a rich source for Classical scholarship, offer invaluable insights into various fields. These papyri, representing a genuine archive containing documents produced by scribes proficient in Latin and Greek, are a treasure trove for palaeographers studying the evolution of Latin writing. Historians gain a unique perspective into the daily life of a Roman camp nestled within a Hellenized town of Semitic origin, with a thriving Jewish community. The papyri also provide glimpses into spoken Latin and substandard varieties, alongside written samples of eight other languages (Greek, Palmyrenean, Hatrean, Syriac, Parthian and Pehlevi, Hebrew, and Safaitic). The editions are accompanied by comprehensive translations and notes, and the volume includes a substantial introduction, appendix, and thorough commentary on the Feriale Duranum.

Weight: 1380g
Dimension: 250 x 177 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009183130