2020 №1 (66) Article 11

Denisova I. V. 

Biblical Quotations in Ryazan Chronicles P. 88-94.

UDC 22:811.163.1(470.313)

 

The article analyzes biblical quotations referred to by Ryazan chronicles. Biblical quotations are most frequent in episodes relating the events of inter-principality wars fought by Ryazan, Vladimir, Pronsk, and Moscow princes in the 12th–14th centuries. The chroniclers quote the Holy Scripture both in order to legitimize princes’ violent actions and in order to censure their hostility and to appeal for peace. Many biblical quotations serve as opening formulas, enable the chroniclers to express their favoritism, enable them to highlight the difference between good and evil characters. Relying on biblical quotations, readers can guess what comes next and what party is going to win. Biblical quotations used to appeal for peace show that chronicles are similar to orations. Biblical quotations, regardless of their origin, function, and accuracy, express ethical evaluations, preach morality, and enhance literary expressiveness.

 

biblical quotations; Old Russian literature; chronicler; chronicle; inter-principality hostility; Ryazan Principality

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