Oral-Formulaic Theory: Annotated Bibliography

G.W. Ahlström. "Oral and Written Transmission: Some Considerations." Harvard Theological Review, 59:69-81.

Discusses various possibilities for transmission, including fixed (memorized) and flexible (recomposed) oral forms. Cautions against regarding repetition as a certain sign of oral composition, preferring to see it as a stylistic feature.
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