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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Bible Encyclopedias
Hieratic Writing
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a species of sacred writing used by the ancient Egyptian priests, especially the Hierogrammatists (q.v.). It is found chiefly on the papyri, and is an abbreviated form of the hieroglyphic (q.v.). The matter of these manuscripts consists almost entirely of texts in reference to purely religious or scientific description, and of religious inscriptions.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hieratic Writing'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/h/hieratic-writing.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hieratic Writing'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/h/hieratic-writing.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
