Cian Power
The Significance of Linguistic Diversity in the Hebrew Bible: Language and Boundaries of Self and Other
The Significance of Linguistic Diversity in the Hebrew Bible: Language and Boundaries of Self and Other
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Cian J. Power explores how the biblical authors viewed and presented the existence of the world's many languages, detecting a link between language and ethnic, political, religious, and divine/human boundaries.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2023
Publisher: JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck)
Cian J. Power delves into the intricate tapestry of biblical authors' perception and portrayal of a fundamental human reality: the vast expanse of the world's diverse languages. Through meticulous examination of explicit references to this linguistic richness, such as the enigmatic account of its origins in the Tower of Babel episode, and subtle acknowledgments embedded in the portrayal of alien peoples through peculiar speech patterns, he sheds light on the enigmatic world of Aramaic, Egyptian, Akkadian, and other ancient languages. Power employs the rich insights of sociolinguistics to discern a steadfast connection between language and the boundaries that delineate ethnic, political, religious, and divine/human realms. He compellingly argues that the shifting historical backdrop plays a pivotal role in shaping the Bible's evolving attitudes toward language. Furthermore, the study's revelations regarding the biblical authors' perspectives on their own language and its significance challenge our very understanding of Hebrew.
Cian J. Power delves into the intricate tapestry of biblical authors' perception and portrayal of a fundamental human reality: the vast expanse of the world's diverse languages.
Through meticulous examination of explicit references to this linguistic richness, such as the enigmatic account of its origins in the Tower of Babel episode, and subtle acknowledgments embedded in the portrayal of alien peoples through peculiar speech patterns, he sheds light on the enigmatic world of Aramaic, Egyptian, Akkadian, and other ancient languages.
Power employs the rich insights of sociolinguistics to discern a steadfast connection between language and the boundaries that delineate ethnic, political, religious, and divine/human realms.
He compellingly argues that the shifting historical backdrop plays a pivotal role in shaping the Bible's evolving attitudes toward language.
Furthermore, the study's revelations regarding the biblical authors' perspectives on their own language and its significance challenge our very understanding of Hebrew.
Weight: 546g
ISBN-13: 9783161593246
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