Hapax legomena

Definition eines terminus technicus und Signifikanz für eine pragmatisch orientierte Sprachanalyse

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ID19294170
AuthorsTHOMAS J KRAUS (Bionorica (Germany), corresponding author)
Year2013
Volume59
Issue4
Pages545-564
Publication date2013-10-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueNew Testament Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0028-6885 • E-ISSN: 1469-8145
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0028688513000209
OpenAlexW2105423342
LanguageEN
References cited14

The present study is prompted by Hellen Mardaga's recent discussion and definition of so-called hapax legomena (HLL), ‘rare words’ or ‘words occurring only once’, within and outside the MT, the LXX and/or the NT. After interacting with Mardaga's theses an alternative definition is provided, developed from and proved by several examples. By doing so the significance of HLL for the pragmatic linguistic analysis of a text is highlighted, of which HLL form an integral and interesting element. Throughout the study, however, it is stressed that HLL are only one element among many in a full analysis of a text and the language of its author. Consequently, HLL need to be evaluated within the context of all elements of such an analysis

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