On standardisation and variation in the introductory formulae of neo-assyrian letters
The introductory formulae of Neo-Assyrian letters sent to the king or a superior official during the eighth century B.C. attest to a highly standardised form of letter writing (especially in the address), proving scribal sensitivity to an established letter writing etiquette. The introductory formul...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge Univ. Press
2014
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Iraq
Year: 2012, Volume: 74, Pages: 97-115 |
Further subjects: | B
Blessings
B Palaces B Scribes B Priests B Personal Names B Grade point average B Princes B Governors B Kings B Letter writing |
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Summary: | The introductory formulae of Neo-Assyrian letters sent to the king or a superior official during the eighth century B.C. attest to a highly standardised form of letter writing (especially in the address), proving scribal sensitivity to an established letter writing etiquette. The introductory formula reflects the office of the sender; exactly the same formula (including the greeting) may be used by successive officeholders. Yet these formulae are by no means entirely uniform. In particular, the presence or absence of a blessing may tell us about the sender's relationship with the Assyrian king. |
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ISSN: | 2053-4744 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Iraq
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/S0021088900000292 |