Changes in word order: scribal corrections to the placement of clitic pronouns

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate how scribes corrected word order regarding clitic pronouns in historical texts.
• Analyzed historical manuscripts for clitic pronoun placement
• Documented instances of scribal corrections
• Compared variations in different texts
• Identified significant changes in clitic pronoun positioning over time
• Noted a trend towards more standardized grammatical structures
• Demonstrated the influence of scribal practices on syntax