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Author Bandt, Cordula.

Title Traktat "Vom Mysterium der Buchstaben" : kritischer Text mit Einführung, Übersetzung und Anmerkungen / von Cordula Bandt
Published Berlin ; New York : W. De Gruyter, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 260 pages, 22 unnumbered pages of plates) : color illustrations
Series Texte und Untersuchungen zur Geschichte der altchristlichen Literatur, 0082-3589 ; Bd. 162
Texte und Untersuchungen zur Geschichte der altchristlichen Literatur ; Bd. 162.
Contents Frontmatter; Inhaltsverzeichnis; Einleitung; Der Traktat Vom Mysterium der Buchstaben; Schreiben ist Schöpfen -- Schöpfen ist Schreiben; Handschriftliche Überlieferung und technische Bemerkungen; Vom Mysterium der Buchstaben; Backmatter
Summary The editio princeps of the tract On the Mystery of Letters (mid-6th century) opens access to a unique document from Early Byzantine monastic writing. Working from the Jewish tradition of Hebrew letters, but at the same time distancing himself from it, the author developed a Christian interpretation of the Greek alphabet - from alpha through to omega. An introduction locates the work in cultural history by presenting various versions of Jewish and Christian letter symbolism. The critical text itself is supported by a translation and notes
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-250) and indexes
Notes Greek text and German translation on facing pages
Print version record
Subject Alphabet -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Early works to 1800
Greek language -- Alphabet -- Early works to 1800
Symbolism -- Early works to 1800
RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
RELIGION -- Christian Theology -- Systematic.
Alphabet -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Greek language -- Alphabet
Symbolism
Koptische handschriften.
Arabische handschriften.
Genre/Form Early works
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783110204063
3110204061
Other Titles Vom Mysterium der Buchstaben
OTHER TI Peri tou mystēriou tōn grammatōn. German & Greek. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008029998