Selections from the Greek Papyri

This book consists of a selection of Greek papyri from the British Museum ranging in date from the 3rd century BCE to the 7th century CE. The papyri are written on a variety of materials including papyrus parchment and ostraca and cover a wide range of subjects from personal letters and legal documents to literary texts and religious writings. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history literature and religion and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of people living in the ancient Greco-Roman world.