Writing, Enslavement, and Power in the Roman Mediterranean, 100 BCE–300 CE (Cultures of Reading in the Ancient Mediterranean)
by Candida R. Moss, Jeremiah Coogan, Joseph A. Howley
In 'Writing, Enslavement, and Power in the Roman Mediterranean, 100 BCE–300 CE,' Candida R. Moss, Jeremiah Coogan, and Joseph A. Howley investigate the profound links between literacy, slavery, and authority in the ancient Roman world. Part of the Cultures of Reading series, this work reveals how writing practices reinforced social hierarchies and shaped cultural landscapes across the Mediterranean.
About This Book
This book delves into the dynamics of writing, enslavement, and power within the Roman Mediterranean during the period from 100 BCE to 300 CE. It is part of the Cultures of Reading in the Ancient Mediterranean series, offering insights into how textual production and literacy influenced societal structures.
The authors, Candida R. Moss, Jeremiah Coogan, and Joseph A. Howley, analyze the role of enslaved individuals in literary and administrative practices. Their work highlights the intersections of power relations and the dissemination of knowledge through written forms in antiquity.
By focusing on cultural and historical contexts, the volume contributes to understanding the broader implications of reading and writing in ancient societies. It provides a comprehensive examination of how these elements were intertwined with systems of control and authority.
The study draws on diverse sources to illustrate the complexities of enslavement and its connections to intellectual and political power in the Roman era.
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