| Marking Thought and Talk in New Testament Greek: New Light from Linguistics on the Particles 'Hina' and 'Hoti' Contributor(s): Sim, Margaret G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0227173775 ISBN-13: 9780227173770 Publisher: James Clarke Company OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Religion | Biblical Reference - Language Study |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 242 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Aimed at both biblical scholars and those interested in linguistic theory, this book makes use of insights from a modern theory of communication, Relevance Theory, in examining the function of the particle 'hina' in New Testament Greek. Challenging accepted wisdom, Margaret Sim claims that the particle does not have a lexical meaning of 'in order that', but that it alerts the reader to expect an interpretation of the thought or attitude of the implied speaker or author. Evidence is adduced from pagan Greek and in particular the writings of Polybius, Dionysius of Halicarnassus, and Epictetus, as well as the New Testament. The implications of this claim open up opportunities for fresh interpretation of many problematic texts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sim, Margaret G.: - Margaret G. Sim is a linguist and biblical scholar who lectured for many years in Biblical Studies and Translation at Africa International University. She now works as a translation consultant for Wycliffe Bible Translators. Her other works include Marking Thought and Talk in New Testament Greek: New Light from Linguistics on the Particles ἵνα and ὅτι (James Clarke & Co., 2011). |