University of Michigan - On-line Exhibits
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The University of Michigan holds the largest collection of ancient documents in North America. Many of the papyri in their collection have been digitized and are available for viewing on-line. They also offer a number of other papyri related on-line exhibits.
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From Trace to Text: Highlights from the University of Michigan Papyrus Collection
- a behind-the-scenes look at the work of papyrologists: how they conserve scraps of often badly damaged papyri, decipher traces of ink, read and translate the resulting text, edit and interpret its contents, and make this available to both scholars and the general public.
Breaking the Seals
- Discuses papyrus conservation.
Writing in Graeco-Roman Egypt
- Focuses on various aspects of writing (from languages to document types) douring the period beginning in the 4th century BC, when the Greeks conquered Egypt, and ending in the 7th century AD when the Arabs overtook the region.
From Papyri to King James: The Transmission of the English Bible
- Traces the development of the English Bible.
Sacred Hands
- Presents a selection of various religious texts.
The Parsons Papyrology Exhibit Case
- A changing exhibit which highlights items from the collection.
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online exhibits
- Lists additional on-line exhibits.
-- Information adapted from the University of Michigan Website.
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From Trace to Text: Highlights from the University of Michigan Papyrus Collection
- a behind-the-scenes look at the work of papyrologists: how they conserve scraps of often badly damaged papyri, decipher traces of ink, read and translate the resulting text, edit and interpret its contents, and make this available to both scholars and the general public.
Breaking the Seals
- Discuses papyrus conservation.
Writing in Graeco-Roman Egypt
- Focuses on various aspects of writing (from languages to document types) douring the period beginning in the 4th century BC, when the Greeks conquered Egypt, and ending in the 7th century AD when the Arabs overtook the region.
From Papyri to King James: The Transmission of the English Bible
- Traces the development of the English Bible.
Sacred Hands
- Presents a selection of various religious texts.
The Parsons Papyrology Exhibit Case
- A changing exhibit which highlights items from the collection.
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online exhibits
- Lists additional on-line exhibits.
-- Information adapted from the University of Michigan Website.
