"˜Theœ tallest man cannot reach heaven; the broadest man cannot cover Earth": reconsidering the proverb and its biblical parallels

An ancient Mesopotamian proverb states: "even the tallest man cannot reach heaven; even the broadest man cannot cover earth". This proverb, occurring in different contexts, periods and versions, expresses the limitedness of the human ability, physically as well as mentally. The proverb see...

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Main Author: Samet, Nili (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The National Library of Canada 2010
In: The journal of Hebrew scriptures
Year: 2010, Volume: 10, Pages: 2-13
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
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