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| − | + | '''Papyrus''' was one of the earliest types of [[paper]] invented. (The word ''paper'' derives from the word ''papyrus.'') Created from a reed that grew along the banks of the [[Nile River]], it produced a coarse, paperlike writing medium used by the Egyptians and other ancient cultures in the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East.<ref>The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005.</ref> In [[Ancient Egypt]], papyrus played an important role and greatly influenced the Egyptian society. Egypt had a [[monopoly]] on papyrus because the production method was kept secret after it had been developed around 4000 B.C.<ref>Minnesota State University | |
| + | Mankato - [http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/dailylife/papyrus.html Ancient Egyptian Papyrus]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Papyrus and The Bible== | ||
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| + | The earliest known manuscript of the [[New Testament]] was written on papyrus.<ref>Bible Research - [http://www.bible-researcher.com/papy46.html Papyrus]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:59, January 16, 2024
Papyrus was one of the earliest types of paper invented. (The word paper derives from the word papyrus.) Created from a reed that grew along the banks of the Nile River, it produced a coarse, paperlike writing medium used by the Egyptians and other ancient cultures in the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East.[1] In Ancient Egypt, papyrus played an important role and greatly influenced the Egyptian society. Egypt had a monopoly on papyrus because the production method was kept secret after it had been developed around 4000 B.C.[2]
Papyrus and The Bible
The earliest known manuscript of the New Testament was written on papyrus.[3]
References
- â The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005.
- â Minnesota State University Mankato - Ancient Egyptian Papyrus
- â Bible Research - Papyrus