Language:
French
Year of publication:
2023
Titel der Quelle:
Revue des Etudes Juives
Angaben zur Quelle:
182, 1-2 (2023) 141-181
Keywords:
Mersenne, Marin,
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Christian Hebraists History 17th century
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Christianity and other religions Judaism 17th century
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History
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Hebrew language Early works to 1800 Versification
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Versification Early works to 1800
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Music and language Early works to 1800
Abstract:
This article deals with the versification of Hebrew as presented by Marin Mersenne in the Quæstiones celeberrimae in Genesim (1623). He intended to prove the existence of a continuity between ancient Greek and modern Hebrew metrics, as well as the need for modern poets to draw inspiration from both. As a Christian Hebraist, Mersenne considered that for a better understanding of the holy language, the study of Hebrew poetry ideally complements that of the Bible. As a musician, however, Mersenne was influenced by the research on 'musique mesurée à l’antique'. This article therefore attempts to demonstrate how his argumentation is framed by his own conception of exegesis and music. More broadly, we examine the knowledge of Hebrew versification in early seventeenth-century Christian circles and identify the reasons for discussing it.
Note:
Includes an appendix with a French translation of extracts of Mersenne's book (pp. 170-181).
DOI:
10.2143/REJ.182.1.3291730
URL:
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