Irony in the Matthean passion narrative
Irony in the Matthean passion narrative By Berg, InHee C.; Jesus Christ
2014 | 231 Pages | ISBN: 1451470339 | EPUB + PDF | 1 MB
2014 | 231 Pages | ISBN: 1451470339 | EPUB + PDF | 1 MB
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