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Euphemisms in the Samaritan Targum of the Pentateuch

In: Aramaic Studies
Author:
Tal Tel-Aviv University

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Online Publication Date:
01 Jan 2003
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Abstract

The Samaritan Aramaic version of the Pentateuch in general, and its later manuscripts in particular, are replete with euphemistic expressions of all kinds, seeking to 'purify' the language from embarrassing utterances, especially where the original was too candid in expressing matters in which discreetness is required, according to contemporary standards. This study focuses on four fields in which euphemism is common in the Samaritan Targum: 1. the dignity of the ancestors, 2. taboo expressions, 3. fear of death, 4. abomination and disgust. The means by which euphemism is achieved is also scrutinized.

Title:
Euphemisms in the Samaritan Targum of the Pentateuch
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/000000003780094117
Language:
English
Pages:
109–129
In:
Aramaic Studies
In:
Volume 1: Issue 1
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1745-5227
Print ISSN:
1477-8351
Subjects:
Hebrew Bible, Biblical Studies

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