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Words in Action - Speech ACT Theory and Biblical Interpretation (Paperback)
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Words in Action - Speech ACT Theory and Biblical Interpretation (Paperback)
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How is the biblical text understood and how does it function in the
life of the reader today?
Richard Briggs first provides an illuminating introduction to the
nature and claims of speech art theory. This seeks to extend our
understanding of both spoken and written means of communication by
seeing them not as merely representational or 'reality-depicting',
but as acting or causing acts to be performed through the words
themselves.
Briggs goes on to discuss to what extent the application of speech
act theory might be helpful in the interpretation of biblical
texts. In one of the first book-length explorations of this topic,
he examines in detail several biblical speech acts of particular
theological significance, including the confession of sin,
forgiveness and teaching.
Through exploring the specific ways in which the reader is drawn
into the performative action of the biblical text, and how speech
act theory forces the reader to look beyond language into the world
which gives the language its ability to function, speech act theory
is shown to offer valuable insights within today's complex
hermeneutical debate.
'A very significant volume . . . '
Alan Torrance, Professor of Divinity, University of Andrews
'An excellent piece of work . . . which is thoroughly acquainted
with speech act theory and takes the debate forward in a variety of
creative, exegetical and theological ways.'
Dr Craig Bartholomew, University of Gloucestershire
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