Metaphors of Miscarriage in the Psalms

The article applies the conceptual blending theory of metaphor to a specific imagery in the Psalms: metaphors of miscarriage or stillbirth. It asks whether miscarriage is considered a real threat or a "mere" metaphor in these texts, and situates the texts within the conceptual systems abou...

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Main Author: Grohmann, Marianne 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2019]
In: Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2019, Volume: 69, Issue: 2, Pages: 219-231
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Psalms / Metaphor / Miscarriage / Stillbirth / Taboo
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Hebrew Bible
B Psalm 144:14
B Psalm 58:9
B Psalm 35:12
B Conceptual Blending
B Miscarriage
B Metaphor
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