The textual strategy and intent of the Bar-Rakib inscription

The late eight-century building inscription of Bar-Rakib of Sam'al is analysed on a literary and on an ideological plane. The objective is to define the way in which this text was supposed to function as a vehicle of communication. The anthropological model of honour and shame which were pivota...

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Main Author: Botha, Phil J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1996
In: Journal for semitics
Year: 1996, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-11
Further subjects:B Mediterranean societies
B Building inscription of Bar-Rakib of Sam'al
B Literary and ideological
B Vehicle of communication
B Memorialise the royal builder
B Model of honour and shame
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