Scribal Assimilation as Inter-Textual Allusion
In this essay I examine instances of scribal assimilation in ancient Jewish scripture and identify the literary features that triggered scribal recollections of other texts. I argue that some instances of assimilation can be understood as inter-textual allusion, and should be analyzed as such with r...
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| description | In this essay I examine instances of scribal assimilation in ancient Jewish scripture and identify the literary features that triggered scribal recollections of other texts. I argue that some instances of assimilation can be understood as inter-textual allusion, and should be analyzed as such with reference to their formal features and possible exegetical functions. Finally, I conclude with reflections on the relationship between assimilation and the formation of a scripture collection. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aa4c9c4cf2c24447a47e20fb719b3b862025-08-20T02:55:53ZengSciendoPerichoresis: The Theological Journal of Emanuel University2284-73082025-02-01231405910.2478/perc-2025-0003Scribal Assimilation as Inter-Textual AllusionLyons Michael A.01St Mary’s College, University of St AndrewsIn this essay I examine instances of scribal assimilation in ancient Jewish scripture and identify the literary features that triggered scribal recollections of other texts. I argue that some instances of assimilation can be understood as inter-textual allusion, and should be analyzed as such with reference to their formal features and possible exegetical functions. Finally, I conclude with reflections on the relationship between assimilation and the formation of a scripture collection.https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2025-0003assimilationallusionintertextualtextual criticismscripture collection |
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| title_short | Scribal Assimilation as Inter-Textual Allusion |
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