A Common Set of Trial Terms.
Date
2011
Authors
Holtz, Shalom E
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Harrassowitz Verlag
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Abstract
The purpose of this article is to draw on the formulation of Neo-Babylonian trial records in order to identify a linguistically and conceptually parallel set of trial terms in Dtn 17:4, Jer 8:6 and Job 5:27. The Hebrew and Akkadian texts provide evidence for a common convention of trial description. According to this convention, trials begin with a spoken report, followed by “hearing”, all of which result in “established” facts.
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research article
Keywords
Neo-Babylonian trial records, trial terms, Hebrew texts, Akkadian texts, decision records, judicial actions, forensic reading, Dtn 17:4, lawsuits
Citation
Holtz, Shalom E. (2011). A Common Set of Trial Terms. Zeitschrift für altorientalische und biblische Rechtsgeschichte, 17, 1-14.