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Touching Parchment

Volume 1: Officials and Their Books

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Kathryn Rudy's research in Touching Parchment explores the significance of medieval books, both religious and secular, as treasured objects. The study focuses on the physical interaction with these texts during various rituals, including oath-taking, highlighting how such practices shaped the cultural and spiritual value of books in the medieval period. Through examining the traces left by handling, Rudy reveals the deep connections between people and their written works.

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Touching Parchment, Kathryn M. Rudy

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2023
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Titre
Touching Parchment
Sous-titre
Volume 1: Officials and Their Books
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2023
Format
souple
Pages
274
ISBN13
9781800649590
Séries
Mots clés
Nonfiction, Histoire
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Kathryn Rudy's research in Touching Parchment explores the significance of medieval books, both religious and secular, as treasured objects. The study focuses on the physical interaction with these texts during various rituals, including oath-taking, highlighting how such practices shaped the cultural and spiritual value of books in the medieval period. Through examining the traces left by handling, Rudy reveals the deep connections between people and their written works.