The acquisition of the University of Michigan's portion of the Chester Beatty Biblical Papyri and a new suggested provenance

Brent Nongbri*

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    Abstract

    Published accounts of the University of Michigan's acquisitions of items from the papyrus find known as the 'Chester Beatty Biblical Papyri' are sketchy. This article describes the results of research at the University of Michigan and the Chester Beatty Library, which has provided details about the chronology of the purchases and the dealers involved, as well as a new suggestion regarding the provenance of the find.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)93-116
    Number of pages24
    JournalArchiv für Papyrusforschung und verwandte Gebiete
    Volume60
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2014

    Keywords

    • Chester Beatty
    • biblical papyri
    • University of Michigan

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