Abstract
Through the discussion of the birth and development of the Green papyrus collection and its partial inclusion in the Museum of the Bible of Washington DC, this chapter addresses for the first time questions related to the development of papyrus collecting and publishing and their colonial roots. It shows that many collectors and academics are still following methods and practices embedded into the colonial past, and this constitutes a threat to the preservation of ancient manuscripts from Egypt. In conclusion, the author suggests how to move towards more responsible collecting and publishing.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Museum of the Bible |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Critical Introduction |
| Editors | Jill Hicks-Keaton, Cavan Concannon |
| Publisher | Fortress Academic |
| Chapter | 9 |
| Pages | 171-205 |
| Number of pages | 35 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781978702837 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781978702844 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2019 |
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The Circulation of Ancient Manuscripts on the Antiquities Market: Improving the Ethical and Regulatory Practices and Standards of Market Stakeholders
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