Did early #Christians have "belief"? This #evidence says no.

What did #FAITH actually mean in the #ancient world? Not #belief. Not #feelings.

#papyri #contracts #agreements #documents #πίστις #pistis #NewTestament #protection #James #Philo #Paul

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Bookmarked: Austrian Academy of Sciences is developing the Ancient Greek AI “Apollo” with Mistral AI and Reply www.oeaw.ac.at/en/news/oeaw-entwickelt-... #Griechisch #Inschriften #KI #Papyri #Pressemeldung Austrian Archaeological Institute Develops […]

Most of our lost ancient knowledge didn't disappear in a fiery blaze, but rather was quietly left behind due to practical limitations in the copying process.

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Archaeologists discover 22 sarcophagi and eight intact papyri in Luxor Excavation in Luxor reveals a cache containing 22 sarcophagi and eight intact papyri from the Late Intermediate Period. Some of the sarcophagi discovered. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. An Egyptian archaeological expedition has announced a discovery of great importance for understanding religion, ritual music, and funerary practices in Ancient Egypt. In the Asasif cemetery, on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, a joint team from the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Archaeology and Heritage unearthed an exceptional assemblage consisting of 22 polychrome wooden sarcophagi—each containing a mummy—as well as eight intact papyri placed inside a large ceramic vessel, all dating to the Late Intermediate Period, spanning Dynasties XXI to XXV (c. 1070–664 BCE). Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The find was made in the southwestern corner of the courtyard of the tomb of Seneb, in the Qurna area. The sarcophagi, still bearing their vibrant colors preserved even after more than two millennia underground, were discovered in a rectangular chamber carved directly into the bedrock. They had been stacked in seventeen layers (ten horizontal), with the coffins arranged in an almost symmetrical pattern and the lids separated from their bases to maximize the available space—an arrangement that, according to archaeologists, demonstrates careful planning by those responsible for the funerary deposit. One of the sarcophagi being examined. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Specialists believe that this location was not originally conceived as a primary tomb, but rather as a secondary deposit where human remains and funerary objects were gathered after looting or reorganizations of older burials. The apparent care in the arrangement of the sarcophagi suggests that the transfer was carried out by authorities with ritual knowledge and respect for the funerary cult. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Although many of the sarcophagi do not bear individual names—making precise identification of the mummies difficult—numerous inscriptions indicate the religious or functional title of the occupants: “Singer of Amun” or “Chantress of Amun.” These titles were not merely honorific, but reflected a specific social and religious category within the Theban context. One of the sarcophagi belonging to the Singers of Amun. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. During much of the Late Intermediate Period, the cult of Amun in Thebes remained one of the most influential religious centers in Egypt, especially at a time when political power was fragmented among competing dynasties. The Singers of Amun—particularly the women—played essential roles in temple ceremonies, performing hymns, taking part in liturgical rituals, and accompanying musical ceremonies with specific instruments. Previous studies and discoveries of other artifacts, such as the famous sarcophagus of Sha-Amun-en-su, a singer from the Temple of Karnak in the 8th century BCE, confirm that individuals bearing this title held a social status closely associated with the religious and cultic sphere and were buried with symbolic practices reflecting their specific role within the ritual community. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Among the objects discovered, eight papyri sealed inside a large ceramic vessel have drawn special interest from researchers. Some still preserve their clay seals intact after more than two millennia and have not yet been opened for detailed laboratory analysis. The scientific team’s expectations are high: these documents may contain religious texts—possibly versions of funerary books or liturgical writings—or even previously unknown administrative and cultic records. Discovered papyri. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. If it is confirmed that the papyri include religious or cultic texts, they could significantly expand current knowledge of beliefs and practices during the Late Intermediate Period—a phase that remains relatively less documented compared to the height of the New Kingdom, when monuments such as the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor reached their peak. The team led by Sherif Fathi, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, emphasized that all objects are currently undergoing restoration and documentation according to international standards, with the aim of ensuring their preservation and eventual public display. Part of the exhibition may take place at the Egyptian Museum of Civilization or the Grand Egyptian Museum, although some of the material may remain in Luxor to strengthen the local archaeological heritage. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below * **See also:5,300-year-old “bow drill” rewrites the story of ancient Egyptian tools** The impact of this discovery goes beyond archaeology: it reinforces Luxor’s continuing importance as one of the world’s greatest open-air museums and reiterates Egypt’s relevance as an inexhaustible source of knowledge about ancient civilizations. Expectations now turn to the anthropological analyses of the mummies and, above all, to the decipherment of the papyri, which may reveal human and religious stories that had been sealed for more than 2,700 years.

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Immersive exhibition Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt opens Spring 2026 at UT Austin. First North American display of the earliest New Testament fragment, plus rare papyri from Greco Roman Egypt, highlighting preservation and research. #AncientEgypt #Papyri

🧭 Want to take a deep dive into papyri and Papyrology, but don't know where to start? Check out our new SASA Intro Guide project to get a basic overview!

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Coming up in December!

'Rays of Language' brings together studies that delve into #multilingualism, scribal practices, #syntactic structures, and socio-pragmatic features of #ancient texts. The book is edited by Klaas Bentein & Marja Vierros.

#papyri #linguistic #linguistics #digitalhumanities

Vortrag: Provenienz – Papyrus – Schmuggel: ein Hamburger Beispiel von 1927 23. Oktober 2025, um 18 Uhr im Vortragssaal der Bibliotheca Albertina mit Jakob Wigand

Wie sind antike #Papyri in deutsche Bibliotheken gelangt?📜

Vortrag von @jawi.bsky.social von der @uni-hamburg.de im Rahmen Vortragsreihe der Papyrussammlung der UB Leipzig zu kolonialen Kontexten und #Provenienz:
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The Oxyrhynchus Papyri: From ancient trash to historical treasure | The Past What can the famous papyrus corpus tell us about the ordinary people of late-ancient Egypt? Richard J Britton investigates.

Shopping lists, letters, contracts… 1,500 years later, Oxyrhynchus papyri show us what life was like in Ptolemaic & Roman Egypt. Trash becomes treasure in archaeology! 🏺📝

#Oxyrhynchus #Archaeology #AncientEgypt #History #Papyri

The book cover of 'Rays of Language: Linguistic Perspectives on Non-Literary Papyri and Related Sources', edited by Klaas Bentein and Marja Vierros, features an abstract, sand-like swirl in various shades of brown. Next to the cover are the Helsinki University Press logo and the text 'Coming soon!'.

Coming later this year!

'Rays of Language' offers a comprehensive look at the #linguistic dimensions of non-literary #papyri. This edited volume brings together studies on #multilingualism, scribal practices, #syntax, and socio-pragmatic features of #ancient texts.

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In a small room in Oslo lie hundreds of pieces of 2,000-year-old papyrus Researchers are working on publishing two new volumes from the papyrus collection in Oslo.

On the 4th floor of Oslo’s HumSam Library rests a hidden trove: 2,200 ancient papyri, from Plato’s Statesman to Homer’s Odyssey. Only ~300 have been studied, leaving centuries-old words still waiting to be read. #AncientHistory #Papyri

Hoffen auf eine zweite #Renaissance. Die #Papyri #Bibliothek von #Herculaneum lesbar machen mit Röntgenstrahlen und KI.

Coming up!

'Rays of Language', edited by Bentein & Vierros, offers a comprehensive exploration of the #linguistic dimensions of non-literary #papyri, reflecting the rapid advancements in #DigitalHumanities and linguistic research.

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The Oxyrhynchus #Papyri LXXXVIII (GRM 109) presents the new AHRC-funded research project on #poetry from #Roman and #Byzantine #Egypt. New texts illustrate the variety and interest of hexameter composition in this period.

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Ausstellung: Papyri – Ostraka – Wachstafeln. Schriftkultur im griechisch-römischen Ägypten (6.8.-28.9.) 6. August bis 28. September, Ausstellungsraum. Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Schriftkultur im griechisch-römischen Ägypten! Die Ausstellung „Papyri – Ostraka – Wachstafeln“ zeigt, wie Me…

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der #Schriftkultur im griechisch-römischen Ägypten! Die Ausstellung „ #Papyri – Ostraka – Wachstafeln“ (6.8.-28.9.) zeigt, wie Menschen vor zwei Jahrtausenden ihren Alltag dokumentierten. Eröffnung mit Führung am Di., 5.8., 18 Uhr: blog.sub.uni-hamburg.de?p=40573

Unfolding History: Conserving Papyrus | Guardians of Memory Papyrus is a unique material among the vast holdings of the Library of Congress, but these early fragmentary texts give us remarkable glimpses into history. Specialized training was undertaken and giv...

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Books Over the course of our history, we have shared the results of our work in Egypt and Sudan more than 350 publications.

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Our publications range from Research Reports on excavations in Egypt to the Graeco-Roman Memoirs publishing Oxyrhynchus #Papyri to our Spotlight Series exploring @theees.bsky.social collections.

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This, is where our adventure today begins! Two thousand years ago Oxyrhynchus, was on canals leading directly to the river Nile, which as today, it was the lifeline of all of Egypt's inhabitants.

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Charm to Restrain, PGM XXXVI. 1–34, from The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation (1986) #greek #magic #magick #papyri #ancient #theurgy

This episode has everything: smuggling, scandal, Sappho, a disgraced Oxford prof, & a 🔥 takedown of everyone's least favorite 'hobby' store. Check out our AWESOME episode on the extreme & illegal lengths collectors go through for papyri #PeoplingThePast #CulturalHeritage #AntiquitiesTrade #Papyri

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#MitoBrainMap #distribution #density #diversity #BOD2 #drive-thru #"$1.2 Million" #Peri #Smog #Sundhnukagigar #"acid rain" #PM2.5 #" Mount Vesuvius" #papyri #8-micrometer #Philodemus #lightning #"gamma radiation" #TGFs #TLEs

Guidelines for editing #papyri
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Presented to the General Assembly of the Association Internationale de Papyrologues at the end of the XXXth International Congress of Papyrology (July 30, 2022).

Very excited for this Saturday's lecture! If you are interested in Egyptian cultural heritage and the antiquities trade, you won't want to miss it!

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2day’s reading stack.. Can’t believe how much amazing material is in #papyri that I normally would never read! So much about women, trade, animals, etc., but also quite amusing in many places. Hardly the dull documentary sources I’d been lead to believe they were!
#byzantinebluesky #ancientbluesky

Worst day ever! The papyrus fragment is missing - and they think I stole it. Trying to work out who did steal it - and why I’m being framed.
#LateAntiquity
#Fiction
#Papyri

A piece of papyrus with Ancient Greek writing. [not genuine]

Amazing find! Just cataloguing the James Grove collection of first century papyri, and I noticed this! Think it might be a fragment of an ancient gospel?!
#LateAntiquity
#Fiction
#papyri
#Manchester

Another day in Manchester, and I’m off to work with papyri. Probably get a coffee first in town. Wonder what today will hold?
#lateantiquity
#papyri
#fiction