If Not, Or Else, and Maybe in Akkadian and Perhaps in Hebrew

The particle ulašūma ('or else') in Old Babylonian Akkadian is analyzed from a functional and syntactic point of view. In addition to its known functions as a pro-polar protasis ('if not, otherwise, or else') and as a disjunctive particle ('or'), it is also concluded to...

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Main Author: Kohēn, ʿErān 1967- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: American Oriental Society [2021]
In: JAOS
Year: 2021, Volume: 141, Issue: 1, Pages: 151-169
IxTheo Classification:BC Ancient Orient; religion
KBL Near East and North Africa
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