Words in Action: Speech ACT Theory and Biblical Interpretation

by Richard S. Briggs

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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.

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Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:B00CI2DTCO

ISBN13:9780567083456

Release Date:July 2004

Publisher:T&T Clark

Length:368 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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