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Touching Parchment

Volume 1: Officials and Their Books

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  • 10 hours of reading

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Kathryn Rudy's research in Touching Parchment explores the significance of medieval books, both religious and secular, as treasured objects. The study focuses on the physical interaction with these texts during various rituals, including oath-taking, highlighting how such practices shaped the cultural and spiritual value of books in the medieval period. Through examining the traces left by handling, Rudy reveals the deep connections between people and their written works.

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Touching Parchment, Kathryn M. Rudy

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2023
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