"THE COUNCILS" OF ABENER,  THE KING OF INDIA AND HIS SON JOASAPH - CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONSEQUENCES Cover Image

„СЪБОРИТЕ“ НА ИНДИЙСКИЯ ЦАР АВЕНИР И НЕГОВИЯТ СИН ЙОАСАФ – ОБСТОЯТЕЛСТВА И ПОСЛЕДИЦИ
"THE COUNCILS" OF ABENER, THE KING OF INDIA AND HIS SON JOASAPH - CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONSEQUENCES

Author(s): Nevena Georgieva
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Bulgarian Literature, Philology
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: Preslav Fair; A Tale about Barlaam and Joasaf; Assembly in the Great Preslav.

Summary/Abstract: The article examines two moments of nationwide gatherings noted in The Tale of Barlaam and Yoasaf . The councils, at the command of King Abner and King Joashap, are important highlights from the story of the two kings. The consequences of these meetings are also significant for their countries. The story of the "councils" included in the narrative story of Barlaam and Joasaph directs the reader's / listener's thought to the rules of the New Testament apostles and functions as a topos. It is noted how the religion adopted in the kingdom as dominating will also affect its state organization and legal arrangements.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 279-288
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bulgarian