The Fascinating History of the ‘Buchanan Bible’ or MSS Oo. 1.1-2
Research and text by Jeremy Penner In late Antiquity as today, the importance of the written word for the production and dissemination of knowledge cannot […]
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Islamic Codicology at Cambridge University Library
Every autumn – since 2006 – Cambridge University Library is hosting an Introduction to Islamic Codicology, a one week course and workshop on the material and artistic […]
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A conference on conserving, curating and creating access to papyri in Cambridge
The Third Papyrus Curatorial and Conservations Meeting. Following the first two successful meetings at the British Museum, this meeting will take place on 29–30 June […]
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The irresistible search for hidden Scriptures
Eighty years ago in 1936 Cambridge University Library received a manuscript, bequeathed by its owner Agnes Smith Lewis at her death in 1926. It is […]
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