Observations on the linguistic epigraphic choice in late antique inscriptions from Malta

Lo Faro, Maria Domenica (2008) Observations on the linguistic epigraphic choice in late antique inscriptions from Malta. Malta Archaeological Review, 9. pp. 14-21. ISSN 2224-8722

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to reconsider the Maltese Epigraphic material from a linguistic point of view, with an attempt to point out what the speciic linguistic choice means within the epigraphic context. Analysing the epigraphic data, it is possible to suppose that in late antiquity the Greek-speaking community in Malta was linked to a Jewish community maybe coming from abroad. Furthermore, a parallel can be established with the south-eastern area in Sicily, where there is evidence for the presence of Jewish burial places in Christian necropoleis, with the preponderance of Greek used as epigraphic language. he choice of Greek for the funerary inscriptions from Malta does not tend to be arbitrary, and might indicate the persistent use of the original language of an immigrant community.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CN Inscriptions. Epigraphy. D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D111 Medieval History
Depositing User:	Mariarita Sgarlata
Date Deposited:	17 Jan 2020 16:45
Last Modified:	17 Jan 2020 16:45
URI:	http://www.rmoa.unina.it/id/eprint/5373

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