EAN: 9783161611025

WISSENSCHAFTLICHE UNTERSUCHUNGEN ZUM NEUEN TEST...

The language of the Gospel of John is known for its complexity. On the basis of the modern
standards of transparency and logic  previous scholars have depicted this language as obscure 
confusing  and mysterious. Thomas Tops goes beyond these oversimplifications by providing an
in-depth historical study of John's characterisation of Jesus' language with the terms paroimia
and parr sia . By providing original insights in these terms  the author offers a new
perspective on the functioning of Johannine language. As the Johannine Jesus teaches both
through paroimia and parr sia   his language conceals and reveals at the same time. His
criticism is veiled and calls on its addressees to search for the hidden meanings of his words.
Veiled speech allows the Johannine Jesus to criticise his opponents and openly reveal his
messianic identity to those who cannot accept the truth in any other way.

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