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Old Testament Narratives and Speech Act Theory: Creating Worlds with Words

by Steven T. Mann

  • Hardback
  • 136 pages
  • Publisher: Fortress Academic
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

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For theology students and biblical scholars.

Unpacks how speech acts create world meaning.

Deepen your grasp of biblical storytelling.

An insightful academic exploration of how Old Testament language shapes our understanding of reality.

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Old Testament Narratives and Speech Act Theory explores the ways in which words can create worlds within Old Testament narratives. Whereas characters can use their words in particular ways to impact the imaginations of their listeners, the storyteller attempts to transform the audience with the world(s) of the narrative.

  • Title

    Old Testament Narratives and Speech Act Theory: Creating Worlds with Words

  • Author

    Steven T. Mann

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Fortress Academic

  • Published

    April 2025

  • Weight

    346g

  • Page Count

    136

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9781978716865

  • ISBN-10

    1978716869

  • Eden Code

    7272956