In Paul's Language of , Benjamin Lappenga harnesses linguistic insights recently formulated within the framework of relevance theory to argue that within the letters of Paul (specifically Galatians, 1-2 Corinthians, and Romans), the word group is monosemic. Linking the responsible treatment of lexemes in the interpretive process with new insight into Paul's rhetorical and theological task, Lappenga demonstrates that the mental encyclopedia activated by the term is 'shaped' within Paul's discourse and thus transforms the meaning of for attentive ('model') readers. Such identity-forming strategies promote a series of practices that may be grouped under the rubric of 'rightly-directed '; specifically, emulation of 'weak' people and things, eager pursuit of community-building gifts, and the avoidance of jealous rivalry.
- ISBN10 900430245X
- ISBN13 9789004302457
- Publish Date 29 September 2015
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Brill
- Format eBook
- Pages 276
- Language English