Publisher's Synopsis
Biblical Libraries: A Sketch Of Library History From 3400 B.C. To A.D. 150 (1914) is a book written by Ernest Cushing Richardson. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of libraries from 3400 B.C. to A.D. 150. The author takes the readers on a journey through the evolution of libraries, starting from the ancient Sumerian libraries to the libraries of the early Christian era.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history of libraries in the ancient world, including the libraries of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. The author discusses the various types of libraries that existed during this period, such as temple libraries, royal libraries, and public libraries. He also provides information on the organization, cataloging, and preservation of books in these libraries.The second part of the book focuses on the libraries of the early Christian era. The author discusses the role of libraries in the spread of Christianity and the preservation of biblical texts. He also provides information on the development of the scriptorium, the emergence of monastic libraries, and the role of the church in the preservation of books.Overall, Biblical Libraries: A Sketch Of Library History From 3400 B.C. To A.D. 150 (1914) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of libraries and the preservation of books. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of libraries and the important role they have played in the development of human civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
