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| − | '''Papyrus''' was one of the earliest types of [[paper]] invented. (The word ''paper'' derives from the word ''papyrus.'') It was very important to the ancient [[Egypt|Egyptians]] and helped transform the Egyptian society in many ways.{{fact}} Once the technology of papyrus making was formed, the method of production was kept a secret, allowing Egypt to have a [[monopoly]] on it. The first use of papyrus is believed to be around 4000 B.C. | + | '''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> It was very important to the ancient [[Egypt|Egyptians]] and helped transform the Egyptian society in many ways.{{fact}} Once the technology of papyrus making was formed, the method of production was kept a secret, allowing Egypt to have a [[monopoly]] on it. The first use of papyrus is believed to be around 4000 B.C. |
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| − | The earliest known manuscript of the [[New Testament]] was written on papyrus. | + | |
| + | The earliest known manuscript of the [[New Testament]] was written on papyrus.<ref>http://www.bible-researcher.com/papy46.html</ref> | ||
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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.[1] It was very important to the ancient Egyptians and helped transform the Egyptian society in many ways.[Citation Needed] Once the technology of papyrus making was formed, the method of production was kept a secret, allowing Egypt to have a monopoly on it. The first use of papyrus is believed to be around 4000 B.C.
Papyrus and The Bible
The earliest known manuscript of the New Testament was written on papyrus.[2]
References
- ↑ The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005.
- ↑ http://www.bible-researcher.com/papy46.html
