Bernard P. Grenfell

Bernard P. Grenfell was a British archaeologist and papyrologist, renowned for his discoveries in Egypt during the early 20th century. He is best known for his work at Oxyrhynchus, where he unearthed thousands of ancient papyrus texts that shed light on everyday life, literature, and early Christianity in the Greco-Roman world. His findings significantly enhanced our understanding of history and culture in that era. Grenfell's dedication to documenting and studying these texts helped establish papyrology as a vital field of study in the humanities, providing invaluable insights into ancient societies and their languages.