A Classification of Semantic Case-Relations in the Pauline Epistles [Hardcover]

Simon S.M. Wong (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0820436801 | ISBN-13: 978-0820436807 | Publication Date: November 1997

This study is an application of case theory to analyze the verbal frames of the Greek represented in the thirteen Epistles of Paul, with the result in the semantic classification of all the content verbs with their counterparts, which may include nouns, prepositional phrases, etc. In order to examine the syntactic realization of these semantic cases, all case relations have been presented in the form of a two-level specification, such as (insert in quark) with the semantic case on the top and its syntactic constituent at the bottom. A framework as the one presented here, containing a model and a notation which can relate both syntactic and semantic relations, should allow the comparison of verbs within a language and across languages, even those with greatly different surface structures.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Expressions in the Pauline Epistles are often not readily clear since the reader has to recognize the relations of participants to events, linguistically called case-relations such as, agent, instrument, source, experiencer, etc. This book, which extensively shows how to deal with such expressions, is an indispensable tool to scholars and a must in libraries. -- Johannes P. Louw, University of Pretoria

In recent decades, it has become increasingly clear that lexical meaning is determined, at least in part, by the combinatory relationships that exist among words. By focusing on one such set of combinations-the selectional features of verbs-Dr. Wong here explores a neglected area of research and thus makes a distinctive contribution to our knowledge of Hellenistic Greek. In addition, he provides a new perspective on a variety of exegetical questions that continue to attract the interest of New Testament scholarship. -- Moiss Silva, Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament

The impact of modern linguistic theory on the study of Biblical [New Testament/ Koine] Greek is a welcome development, promising new insights into the study of the biblical text. Dr. Wong admirably fulfills this promise in his study of case theory grammar in the Pauline corpus. -- Harold P. Scanlin, Consultant on Scholarly Editions and Helps, United Bible Societies

Product Details

• Hardcover: 316 pages
• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820436801
• ISBN-13: 978-0820436807
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,587,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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