Coptic manuscripts

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf manuscript
gptkbp:are often associated with monastic communities
a subject of academic research
important for historical studies
often illustrated
written by various authors
studied by scholars
a focus of conservation efforts
a source of artistic inspiration
a focus of interdisciplinary studies
important for linguistic studies
often analyzed for their historical context
often discussed in the context of cultural preservation.
a subject of exhibitions in museums
a subject of interest for paleographers
a vital part of the history of writing
found in various collections worldwide
fragile and require preservation
often cataloged in libraries
often cited in scholarly articles
often linked to the Alexandrian school of thought
often referenced in theological discussions
often stored in museums
often written on papyrus
sometimes digitized for accessibility
sometimes found in archaeological sites
sometimes translated into modern languages
sometimes used in comparative religion studies
sometimes used in liturgical practices
sometimes used in the study of ancient philosophy
sometimes written in cursive script
sometimes included in anthologies of religious texts
a reflection of the socio-political climate of their time
a_part_of_the_legacy_of_the_Coptic_Orthodox_Church
a_source_of_information_about_early_Christianity
a_testament_to_early_Christian_thought
important_for_understanding_Coptic_culture
part_of_the_cultural_heritage_of_Egypt
a_key_to_understanding_the_spread_of_Christianity_in_Egypt
written_in_various_dialects_of_Coptic
a_resource_for_understanding_early_Christian_liturgy
often_studied_in_the_context_of_ancient_Mediterranean_cultures
gptkbp:contains translations_of_the_Bible
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coptic manuscripts
gptkbp:includes literary works
religious texts
philosophical texts
hymns
hagiographies
commentaries on scripture
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:Coptic_language
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Egypt
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Coptic
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Coptic_Christians
gptkbp:yearEstablished 2nd century