The Language of Politeness in Ancient Hebrew Letters

By philological analysis, this study analyzes ancient Hebrew letters with the goal of discussing the language of politeness in the context of eighth to sixth century B.C.E. Levantine hierarchical society. It argues that the major politeness device implemented in the letters is the so-called praescri...

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Main Author: Thomas, Benjamin 1974- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The National Association of Professors of Hebrew 2009
In: Hebrew studies
Year: 2009, Volume: 50, Issue: 1, Pages: 17-39
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