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Irony in the Matthean passion narrative

By Berg , InHee C.; Jesus Christ

Book information

Publisher
Fortress Press
Year
2014
ISBN
1451470339, 978-1-4514-7033-8, 978-1-4514-8432-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3364233 bytes)
Pages
231\247
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00
Bible. -- Matthew -- Humor. Bible. -- Matthew -- Cetc. Passion narratives (Gospels) Jesus Christ --interpretation

Description

Irony (as used here) is a rhetorical and literary device for revealing "what is hidden behind what is seen." It thus offers the reader a superior understanding by means of the distinction between reality and its shadow. The book provides a history of different definitions of irony, from Aristophanes to Booth; discusses the constitutive formal elements of irony and the functions of irony; then studies particular aspects of the Matthean Passion Narrative that require the reader to recognize a deeper truth beneath the surface of the narrative. This engaging study gives important insight into the literary qualities in the Gospel of Matthew. This work is a unique resource destined for use by scholars and students of the New Testament

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