Egyptian Monasteries Exhibit at the Austrian National Library
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1papyri
The papyrus museum of the Austrian National Library in Vienna is presenting an exhibit on the White Monastery in Egypt.
The exhibit runs from April 18th to November 14th, 2008.
This exhibition in the papyrus museum showcases various writings from the monasteries of Egypt.
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Press release about the exhibit from the library (In German).
Ausstellung: Spätantike Bibliotheken. Leben und Lesen in den frühen Klöstern Ägyptens
Images of items in the Exhibit
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The exhibit catalog Spätantike Bibliotheken. Leben und Lesen in den frühen Klöstern Ägyptens explores topics such as the library of the White Monastery in Upper Egypt, Monastic book production in Christian Egypt and everyday life in the early monasteries.
Articles are in English and German.
The exhibit runs from April 18th to November 14th, 2008.
This exhibition in the papyrus museum showcases various writings from the monasteries of Egypt.
______________
Press release about the exhibit from the library (In German).
Ausstellung: Spätantike Bibliotheken. Leben und Lesen in den frühen Klöstern Ägyptens
Images of items in the Exhibit
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The exhibit catalog Spätantike Bibliotheken. Leben und Lesen in den frühen Klöstern Ägyptens explores topics such as the library of the White Monastery in Upper Egypt, Monastic book production in Christian Egypt and everyday life in the early monasteries.
Articles are in English and German.
2MarthaJeanne
Ah! They were telling us about the preparations when I was there recently. Have to get back now.
3MarthaJeanne
Got back there today, finally. I have real admiration for people who can actually read this stuff. Most of the papyrii in the special display are in Coptic, and a few in Greek. I found the bits of broken pots with notes on what had been borrowed from the library the most fascinating. By the way, if I want to read that manuscript of Luke again, I'm going to have to prepare again like I did in March or April.
Actually I was in a double tour, first of the Papyrus museum, and then of the 'Prunksaal', the old library. That was even more interesting, as the group was of international librarians, and out guide grabbed books off the shelf to show us.
(Both these books are off topic, of course, as they were printed, both parts of the library of Prince Eugene of Savoy. )
First was a 17th century natural history book about snakes and dragons. We learned all about how a basilisk is born - with pictures.
Second was the Old Testament volume of a Martin Luther Bible. The colour on the painted woodcuts was very dark. Prince Eugene had about 60 Bibles, he collected them, so the book hadn't been read much. In fact I wish my 50 year old books were in as good condition.
I'm back on topic now. After showing us these books from the shelves, our guide showed us a case of Burgundian Books of Hours. These were 15th Century, absolutely beautiful, and there were four of them open on display. What a treasure! The current special exhibit is on the history of crime (starting with Cain and Abel). We didn't actually look at the exhibit as such, as our main interest was in the history of the library as an institution.
Actually I was in a double tour, first of the Papyrus museum, and then of the 'Prunksaal', the old library. That was even more interesting, as the group was of international librarians, and out guide grabbed books off the shelf to show us.
(Both these books are off topic, of course, as they were printed, both parts of the library of Prince Eugene of Savoy. )
First was a 17th century natural history book about snakes and dragons. We learned all about how a basilisk is born - with pictures.
Second was the Old Testament volume of a Martin Luther Bible. The colour on the painted woodcuts was very dark. Prince Eugene had about 60 Bibles, he collected them, so the book hadn't been read much. In fact I wish my 50 year old books were in as good condition.
I'm back on topic now. After showing us these books from the shelves, our guide showed us a case of Burgundian Books of Hours. These were 15th Century, absolutely beautiful, and there were four of them open on display. What a treasure! The current special exhibit is on the history of crime (starting with Cain and Abel). We didn't actually look at the exhibit as such, as our main interest was in the history of the library as an institution.
