Transitivity-Based Foregrounding in the Acts of the Apostles

A Functional-Grammatical Approach to the Lukan Perspective

By: Gustavo Martín Asensio

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Hardcover | 1 November 2000 | Edition Number 1

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This study of the language of Acts is based on M. A. K. Halliday’s functional grammar, which offers a theory based on linguistic choices and the effects they have on readers or hearers. Interacting with selected interpretations from, among others, C.K. Barrett, Ben C. Witherington, Jerome Neyrey, Jacob Jervell and John Lentz, Martn-Asensio argues that transitivity (’who does what to whom’) emerges as a key factor in the foregrounding scheme of Acts, and this analysis offers a linguistically based perspective on Luke’s overall concern to underline the supremacy of the divine will on the stage of human affairs.

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Non-Fiction Religion & Beliefs Christianity Biblical Studies & Exegesis Bible Readings, Selections & Meditations Language & Linguistics Linguistics

Preface	p. 7
Abbreviations	p. 8
Introduction	p. 9
Hallidayan Functional Grammar as Heir to New Testament Rhetorical Criticism: The Case of Foregrounding	p. 21
The Relevance of Foregrounding for Interpretation and Translation: The Episode of Paul's Shipwreck (Acts 27) as a Case Study	p. 50
Participant Reference and Foregrounded Transitivity Patterns in the Stephen Episode (Acts 6-7)	p. 87
Luke's Second Survey of Israel's History (Acts 13.16B-25): Redaction and Register Variation	p. 112
Foregrounding Scheme and Rhetorical Strategy in the Episode of Paul's Arrest and Defense (Acts 21-22)	p. 128
Foregrounded Transitivity Patterns in the Pentecost Episode (Acts 2)	p. 149
Conclusion	p. 173
Bibliography	p. 178
Index of References	p. 190
Index of Modern Authors	p. 195
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