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348 - Seraphim Hamilton - The Symbolism of the Book

The Symbolic World

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Evolution of the Codex in Christian Literature

This chapter explores the transition of Christians from using scrolls to the Codex for sacred texts, showcasing their innovative use of the Codex for spreading their beliefs. It also examines how Christian scribes employed symbolic abbreviations like Nomena Sacra to distinguish their literature and the wider adoption of the Codex for mass distribution of Christian texts.

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