Historical and Linguistic Analysis of Gadla Abaw Wa-Aljaw
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The research aims at exploring the historical contributions of Giidlii Abaw
wa-AlJaw to its period, that is, to the fourteenth and fifteenth century. In
addition, it tries to present philological and linguistic analysis of the GiidL This thesis incorporates six chapters: chapter one introduction, chapter two
historical analysis, chapter three philological analysis, chapter four
linguistic analysis, chapter five translation of some selected texts of the
Gddl and chapter six conclusion and recommendation.
Chapter one deals with the method I employed in conducting my research
in qualitative research, that is, document analysis. Chapter two explains
about the cause of the Stephanite movement. The massive persecution of
this sect most probably happened due to refusal to prostrate to the King,
Zdr'a Ya'~qob. Chapter three provides some philological elements such as
adiaphoric errors and obelos. Chapter four presents the linguistic changes
that exist in the Gddl which is written about 450 years back. There are
phonological, morphological and syntactic changes or problems in the
Gddl. In chapter five, I selected some texts deliberately and gave
equivalent translation for them. I did it to let the reader get a brief know
how on the movement. I didn't translate all as it is bulky which is 314
pages or 162 folios.
My conclusion holds that the cause of the Stephanites' persecution was
neither political nor economical. In the researcher's view, it was rather
religious. Lastly, recommendations are given.
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Historical, Linguistic Analysis