In a largely illiterate society, scribes are frequently something like middle class.
No, only higher class people,clerks,scribes, the Pharoahknew ( learned )how to write
They had what is pictured like a pyramid. On the top would be the Pharaoh, on the upper middle class, there were the scribes, noblemen and shop keepers. And in the lower class there were the farmers.
The emergence of a new middle class of artisans and scribes during the late medieval period was driven by the growth of trade, urbanization, and a shift towards a more commerce-oriented economy. This class played a crucial role in the cultural and intellectual revival of the time, contributing to advancements in arts, literature, and education. Their skills and expertise allowed them to attain economic stability and social mobility, distinguishing them from the traditional feudal elite. Additionally, the rise of literacy and the demand for written documents further solidified the importance of scribes within this burgeoning middle class.
Scribes worked in the Temple.
In a largely illiterate society, scribes are frequently something like middle class.
artisans and scribes belonged to the upper middle-class in ancient Egypt.
I believe rabbis CAN be scribes.
They were in the middle. They weren't high class, and certainly weren't in the low class.
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They were the Traders, Artisans, Shopkeepers, and Scribes
The Middle Kingdom
scribes, artisans, and merchants
I believe they were of the middle class; they were slightly lower on the priestly hierachy than the Sadducees, who were of the upper class. The Scribes and the Pharisees were both middle-class, according to my notes.
The lower class Egyptians were made up of Slaves, peasants, and workers people such as farmers and scribes.
They were paid well for their special skill.
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