The Aesthetics of Biblical Acrostics

One of the most formally fixed types among biblical poems is the acrostic. Among the acrostics of the Hebrew Bible, the predominant form has the headword of each line or couplet follow sequentially in alphabetical order. However, there are a couple of striking examples in which the acrostic form is...

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Main Author: James, Elaine T. 1980- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2022
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2022, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Pages: 319-338
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Altes Testament. Poetische Bücher / Bible. Psalmen 119 / Bible. Klagelieder 3 / Acrostic (Motif) / Poetics (Motif)
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Acrostic
B Psalm 119
B Lamentations
B Aesthetics
B Poetry
B Creativity
B Forme
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