Why and How to Study Formulae in Armenian Colophons?

Van Elverdinghe, Emmanuel (27. April 2017): Why and How to Study Formulae in Armenian Colophons? The World through the Eyes of Medieval Armenian Scribes: Approaches to Studying Medieval Armenian Colophons, Oxford, Vereinigtes Königreich, 27. April 2017.

Abstract

The study of colophon formulae is an extremely recent development in Armenian studies. This paper sets forth the main reasons why such stereotyped patterns deserve close attention, and proposes different methodological pathways. It also introduces the notion of "colophon form" and gives a summary state of the art of studies on colophon formulae in other traditions (Latin, Greek). The conclusions highlight the importance of investigating colophon formulae for a deeper understanding of textual traditions and book mobility in Armenia.

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
• Keywords: Armenian manuscripts; formulaic speech; Armenian literature; colophon formulae; codicology; stylistics; colophons, manuscrits arméniens; discours formulaire; littérature arménienne; formules de colophon; codicologie; stylistique; colophons
• Faculties: Protestant Theology > Institute of Church History
• Subjects: 400 Language > 490 Other languages; 800 Literature > 890 Other literatures; 900 History and geography > 940 History of Europe; 900 History and geography > 950 History of Asia
• Language: English