Решение синода в Мемфисе: источники и историография

Abstract

The research is devoted to the source analysis of the hieroglyphic, Demotic and Greek versions of the Egyptian priests’ decree in Memphis. A synode assembly was gathered to celebrate Ptolemy’s V victory over the rebels and announce tax cuts for citizens and temples. The main historical source for that event is the famous Rosetta stone, all known ancient copies of the text have been studied. The first part of the research presents a description of the sources of this decree and a critical review of the editions, studies and translations.