RT Article
T1 Zu einer ägyptisch-koptischen Analogie in den "Apophthegmata Patrum" und der "Vita Pachomii": der Dorn als Sinnbild für Unbill, Schwierigkeiten, Widrigkeiten
JF Journal of Coptic studies
VO 24
SP 1
OP 8
A1 Bojowald, Stefan
LA German
YR 2022
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1820031675
AB In this contribution, a further parallel between the Old Egyptian and Copticliterature is pointed out. In the specific case, the metaphorical interpretation of the thorn as a symbol for difficulties or mishap is treated. The phenomenon can be observed in two Coptic and one Egyptian text passages.
DO 10.2143/JCS.24.0.3290751