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Comparing the Age of Books
08:47 - 12:50 (04:03)
The speaker compares the age of two books, one published in the 50s based on an oral tradition from 5000 years ago and another book which is also old but it's uncertain how old it is compared to the former.
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The age of a book is not solely based on its publication date and some books, even if brand new, could be based on oral traditions that date back thousands of years.
08:47 - 10:11 (01:24)
Oral Traditions
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The age of a book is not solely based on its publication date and some books, even if brand new, could be based on oral traditions that date back thousands of years. Therefore, an older book can be one that was published in the 50s but based on an oral tradition that may have originated 5000 years ago.
ChapterComparing the Age of Books
EpisodeShort Stuff: What's the oldest book?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the definition of a book, considering ancient papyri and other forms of written material.
10:11 - 12:50 (02:38)
Books
Summary
This episode discusses the definition of a book, considering ancient papyri and other forms of written material.