Handritafræðingur
Handritafræðingur is an Icelandic term that translates to "manuscript scholar" or "paleographer." It refers to a specialist in the study of handwritten manuscripts, particularly those from the medieval and early modern periods. The field of handritafræði encompasses various aspects of manuscript analysis, including the identification of scribes, the dating of texts, and the study of scribal habits and styles.
Handritafræðingur typically focuses on the physical characteristics of manuscripts, such as the type of parchment or
The study of handwritten manuscripts is crucial for understanding the intellectual and cultural history of various
In Iceland, the study of handwritten manuscripts has a long tradition, dating back to the 19th century