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Approximately what dates did the ancient greek civilisation begin and end?
The Mycenaean civilization, which produced the oldest texts known to have been written in Greek, began around 1600 B.C. Classical Greek civilization ended when the Rome conquered Greece in 2nd century B.C.
What are sacred texts from ancient Greece?
The Sibylline prophecies. The Christian bible.
What is meant by medieval texts?
Medieval texts would be either material that was written during the Middle Ages, or material that was transcribed or translated during the Middle Ages. Since there are nearly no original texts left from ancient times, the medieval copies of ancient literature are very important.
What do you call ancient texts?
scrolls, papyris reports (papyris is a type of plant used to make paper by the ancient egyptians)
How did ancient greek texts survive?
Ancient literature survived in various ways. The wealthy had libraries, some, or parts of some, were saved during the dark ages. Many manuscripts were preserved in Egypt due to its dry climate, but the most important factor in the preserving of ancient writings were the Christian monks. They recopied them for the purpose of study and comparison.
What does Classical culture refer to?
Ancient Greek and Roman cultures and texts
Who was one of the Renaissance scholars and writers who devoted themselves to the study of the subjects taught in ancient Greek and Roman schools?
The scholars who devoted themselves to the study of ancient Roman texts in Latin and ancient Greek texts were the humanists. The father of humanism was Petrarch who advocated the study of Latin literature and rhetoric. He lived in the 14th century, before the beginning of the Renaissance. Originally the humanists only studied Roman texts as no one could read Greek and knowledge of Greek works had been lost. The learning of ancient Greek and ancient Greek texts followed the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Many Greek scholars went to Italy, taught Greek and the study of Greek texts. The main effect of this was the revival of ancient Greek philosophy.
Who was the First English bible translator to work directly from Hebrew to greek manuscripts?
ANSWER: William Tyndale translated the New Testament from the Greek texts and the Old Testaments from the Hebrew and Caldee texts in the 1520's. For this activity, he was eventually arrested and executed.
Who preserved the Ancient Greek literary classics?
Ancient Greek literary classics were mainly preserved by scholars and scribes during the Middle Ages in monasteries and libraries. One notable figure who contributed to this preservation was the Byzantine scholar Manuel Moschopulus, who copied and transcribed many ancient Greek texts.
Were the ancient Latin and Greek texts translated during the medieval period?
Most of the ancient Latin and Greek texts were not available in Europe during the middle ages. They were translated into Arabic and were available in the Muslim world. The Crusaders brought some of them back to Europe but most were "re-discovered" and translated into European languages as the Renaissance began.
Who is n.k sandars?
N.K. Sandars was a British archaeologist and author known for her translations of ancient Mesopotamian texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh. Sandars is credited with making these important texts more accessible to a wider audience through her translations and interpretations.
The translation of epigrams by Alexander Pope?
Alexander Pope was a renowned English poet known for his translation of Ancient Greek and Roman epigrams. His translations are known for their wit, elegance, and precision in capturing the essence of the original texts. Pope's translations help bring ancient epigrams to a wider audience and showcase his skill as a translator and poet.
How did the Crusades help cause the beginning of the Renaissance?
They brought back ancient Roman and Greek texts and the Renaissance is the rebirth of these classical, philisophical ideas.
S the story of the woman caught in adultery Let him without sin cast the first stone in the oldest manuscripts?
A few ancient manuscripts have omitted this passage. However, it does appear in the great majority of extant Greek texts.
What does the Rosetta stone reveal about ancient Egypt?
It revealed how Egyptian hieroglyphs could be read. The stone contained three texts, one of them in Greek. It was French scientist Jean-François Champollion who came up with the idea that the texts must be identical and who managed to match the hieroglyphs to the Greek text.
Who wrote Charybdis's whirlpool?
In Greek mythology, the whirlpool Charybdis was created by Zeus as a punishment for her stealing Hercules' cattle. The story of Charybdis can be found in various ancient texts, including Homer's "Odyssey" and Hesiod's "Theogony."
What has the author O Neugebauer written?
O Neugebauer was a historian of ancient mathematics and astronomy. He wrote extensively about the history of mathematics, especially in ancient civilizations such as Babylon and Egypt. Some of his notable works include "The Exact Sciences in Antiquity" and "A History of Ancient Mathematical Astronomy."
