Scribal Wit

Aramaic Mnemonics in the Leningrad Codex

Autori

• David Marcus

Parametri

• 198 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione

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Focusing on Aramaic mnemonics, this book analyzes witty sentences used as memory aids in the margins of the Leningrad Codex, one of the oldest Hebrew manuscripts. It features clear, user-friendly charts that pair each mnemonic with its corresponding Hebrew verses. The work highlights the creativity and dedication of the Masoretes in preserving the Hebrew Bible's text, showcasing their meticulous efforts to maintain its integrity through innovative techniques.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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