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The Role of Orality in the Development of the Doublet Psalms 14 and 53 Cover

The Role of Orality in the Development of the Doublet Psalms 14 and 53

By: Bryan Elliff  
Open Access
|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2284-7308 | Journal ISSN: 1224-984X
Language: English
Page range: 22 - 38
Published on: Apr 15, 2026
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