Excerpt from Uncle Austin and His Nephews, or the Scripture Guide: Being a Familiar Introduction to the Study of the Bible
Ancient writing and books, continued - Ancient Pens Reeds - Introduction of quill-pens - Roman inkstands Ancient ink - Hair-pencils - Iron pens - The stylus Waxen tablets - Manner of binding ancient books - Syna gogue rolls - Rollers - Sealed books - Cases for books Scribes, or amanuenses.
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James Waddel Alexander was an American Presbyterian minister and theologian who followed in the footsteps of his father, Rev. Archibald Alexander.
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