An Introduction to Greek Epigraphy of the Hellenistic and Roman Periods from Alexander the Great down to the reign of Constantine (323 B.C.-A.D. 337)

by: McLean, B.H.

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An introduction to Greek epigraphy of the Hellenistic and Roman periods from Alexander the Great down to the reign of Constantine (323 B.C.-A.D. 337)

Author:Bradley H. McLean

xx, 516 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Contents:
Editorial sigla
Paleography, punctuation, abbreviations, and numerals
Inscriptions as archaeological artifacts
The onomastics and prosopography of Greek names
The onomastics and prosopography of Roman names in Greek inscriptions
Calendars, eras, and the dating of inscriptions
The classification of Greek inscriptions
Decrees
Honorific decrees, proxeny decrees, and honorific inscriptions
Dedications and ex-votos
Funerary inscriptions
Manumission inscriptions
Magistrates, other functionaries, and the government of the Hellenistic city
Roman administration and functionaries
Orthography
Epigrams
Currency and its commodity value

Description
Greek inscriptions form a valuable resource for the study of all aspects of the Greco-Roman world. They are primary witnesses to society's laws and institutions, religious habits, and language. This volume provides students with the tools to take advantage of the historical value of these treasures. It examines letter forms, ancient names, and ancient calendars, knowledge of which is essential in reading inscriptions of all kinds.

B. H. McLean discusses the classification of inscriptions into their various categories and analyzes particular types of inscriptions, including decrees, honorary inscriptions, dedications, funerary inscriptions, and manumissions. Finally, McLean includes special topics that bear upon the interpretation of specific features of inscriptions, such as Greek and Roman administrative titles and functions.

"In short, this is a reference work of the best kind. For the beginner, it is indispensable. And for those who already know something about its subject matter, the book is in many ways useful, informative, and interesting. We all owe a debt to [the author] for undertaking this significant project, and for completing it so well."
—Michael Peachin, Classical World

"…provides invaluable road maps for non-epigraphers faced with passages of inscribed Greek."
—Graham Shipley, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

B. H. McLean is Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Knox College, University of Toronto.

Praise / Awards
"...This is a reference work of the best kind. For the beginner, it is indispenable. And for those who already know something about its subject matter, the book is in many ways useful, informative, and interesting. We all owe a great debt to McLean for undertaking this significant project, and for completing it so well."
—Michael Peachin, New York University, Classical Review

An Introduction to Greek Epigraphy of the Hellenistic and Roman Periods from Alexander the Great down to the reign of Constantine (323 B.C.-A.D. 337)

by: McLean, B.H.

• ISBN-13: 9780472034710 / 978-0-472-03471-0
• ISBN-03: 0472034715 / 0-472-03471-5
• The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor, 2011

Price: 50,88 EURO

1 copy in stock