The classification of Byzantine literature in the Library of Congress Classification

Abstract

Discusses, analyzes and explains topics concerning the classification of Byzantine literature and, generally, of Byzantine texts. Describes the time boundaries of this period as well as the kinds of published material. Discusses and evaluates Schedule PA (Supplement) of the Library of Congress Classification as far as the handling of Byzantine literature is concerned. Also mentions Schedule PA, as well as other relevant categories. Based on the results regarding the manner of handling Classical literature texts, concludes that: Early Christian literature and the Fathers of the Church must be excluded from Class PA; and in order to achieve a uniform, continuous, consistent and reliable classification of Byzantine texts, they must be treated according to the method proposed for Classical literature by the Library of Congress in Schedule PA.