Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The ancient Egyptians wielded the written word with a great sense of responsibility. Join us for this introductory workshop to our seven week Ancient Egyptian Literature Series, as Joey Cross, PhD candidate, asks the question, "What was literature to the ancient Egyptians?"
Cross dives into the Amenemope text to examine the role that writing played in ancient Egyptian society, tracing the impact of the written word while exploring the production of papyrus, and the training of scribes.
Join us next week, February 20 at 10 a.m. (CST) for our next installment.
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If you are interested in exploring more, check out our online OI courses: https://oi.uchicago.edu/courses-workshops
2021, Oriental Institute
music: bensound.com
The ancient Egyptians wielded the written word with a great sense of responsibility. Join us for this introductory workshop to our seven week Ancient Egyptian Literature Series, as Joey Cross, PhD candidate, asks the question, "What was literature to the ancient Egyptians?"
Cross dives into the Amenemope text to examine the role that writing played in ancient Egyptian society, tracing the impact of the written word while exploring the production of papyrus, and the training of scribes.
Join us next week, February 20 at 10 a.m. (CST) for our next installment.
To support OI research, become a member of the Oriental Institute. To explore the benefits of joining, please visit: https://oi.uchicago.edu/member
If you are interested in exploring more, check out our online OI courses: https://oi.uchicago.edu/courses-workshops
2021, Oriental Institute
music: bensound.com
