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The New Testament has had a profound impact on Western society. But
what do we actually know about its evolution? In what context did
the texts originate? Who was Jesus, and how did he become the 'Son
of God'? Were the four evangelists reliable witnesses? Why are
there so many inconsistencies and contradictions in the New
Testament? Unbelievable: The Gospel Texts in Narrative Tradition
and Historical Context. explores the traditions and
historical reality behind the New Testament, shedding a whole new
light on the biblical stories. This book is aimed at interested
readers who want to learn how the New Testament came into being,
and how it has moulded our societies. Although it is based on sound
scholarly research, Unbelievable seeks primarily to appeal to
a broad audience. Its style and clear language enable the reader to
gain insight into the historical and literary contexts from which
these texts emerged, and how they have shaped all Western cultures.
The contributors of this text, first published in 1988, provide a
dynamic view of the social functioning of texts, taking account of
linguistic, literary and cultural elements. They bring together
innovative perspectives on literary analysis and theory, on
pragmatics and discourse analysis, as well as on text linguistics
and reception theory. Various text types are examined, and the
editor introduces each chapter in order to draw them all together
to make a fascinating and cohesive whole.
The contributors of this text, first published in 1988, provide a
dynamic view of the social functioning of texts, taking account of
linguistic, literary and cultural elements. They bring together
innovative perspectives on literary analysis and theory, on
pragmatics and discourse analysis, as well as on text linguistics
and reception theory. Various text types are examined, and the
editor introduces each chapter in order to draw them all together
to make a fascinating and cohesive whole.
First published in 1986, Stylistics and Psychology is an empirical
investigation into foregrounding. The theory of foregrounding has
received little in the way of empirical testing within the field of
stylistics and literary criticism. The book engages extensively
with the author's own research involving psychological testing and
provides a rigorous, scientific approach to stylistics. It presents
evidence of a general link between foregrounding and evaluation,
apparent in correlations between foregrounding and evaluation,
between foregrounding and reader preference, and between
foregrounding and readers' evaluative associations. Stylistics and
Psychology will appeal to those with an interest in literary
criticism and linguistics.
First published in 1986, Stylistics and Psychology is an empirical
investigation into foregrounding. The theory of foregrounding has
received little in the way of empirical testing within the field of
stylistics and literary criticism. The book engages extensively
with the author's own research involving psychological testing and
provides a rigorous, scientific approach to stylistics. It presents
evidence of a general link between foregrounding and evaluation,
apparent in correlations between foregrounding and evaluation,
between foregrounding and reader preference, and between
foregrounding and readers' evaluative associations. Stylistics and
Psychology will appeal to those with an interest in literary
criticism and linguistics.
How do we experience poetry as readers? What is it in the text that
provokes particular reactions, and how can we methodologically
reveal these effects? Introducing an evidence-based approach to
poetics, this book explores the psychological effects of poetic
form and content, with an emphasis on how real readers respond to
and experience poetry. Engaging with texts from diverse cultural
and historical settings, it covers the basics of stylistic theory
while at the same time outlining the specific methods required to
categorize readers' cognitive, emotional and attitudinal reactions.
Chapters guide you through engaging experiments, covering key
concepts such as significance, averages, deviation, outliers and
reliability, and bring poetry to life by drawing on YouTube
performances and musical renditions of the texts. With further
readings, a glossary of key terms and ancillary resources providing
an overview of research methodology, this book equips you with all
the linguistic and analytical tools needed to uncover the
psychological workings of poetry.
How do we experience poetry as readers? What is it in the text that
provokes particular reactions, and how can we methodologically
reveal these effects? Introducing an evidence-based approach to
poetics, this book explores the psychological effects of poetic
form and content, with an emphasis on how real readers respond to
and experience poetry. Engaging with texts from diverse cultural
and historical settings, it covers the basics of stylistic theory
while at the same time outlining the specific methods required to
categorize readers' cognitive, emotional and attitudinal reactions.
Chapters guide you through engaging experiments, covering key
concepts such as significance, averages, deviation, outliers and
reliability, and bring poetry to life by drawing on YouTube
performances and musical renditions of the texts. With further
readings, a glossary of key terms and ancillary resources providing
an overview of research methodology, this book equips you with all
the linguistic and analytical tools needed to uncover the
psychological workings of poetry.
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