Tag Archives: Augustine

Augustine in the Cairo Genizah

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Brent Nongbri

Thinking about the letters of Augustine reminds me of one of the more interesting manuscripts I encountered this year. Among the many remarkable manuscripts in the Cairo Genizah is Cambridge University Library ADD.4320. It’s a collection of fragments of a … Continue reading →

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Practicalities of Letter Delivery in Antiquity

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Brent Nongbri

When I teach about ancient letter writing, one of the things I emphasize is the precariousness of sending letters any great distance in the Roman world. Without an organized postal service, the delivery of letters could be quite haphazard. I … Continue reading →

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