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- Title
Cracking the code of Jesus's parables with argumentation analysis.
- Authors
Thurén, Lauri
- Abstract
The teachings of Jesus consist to a great extent of parables. There is, however, no unanimity on what each parable means or how it should be interpreted. I argue that modern argumentation analysis is the key to understanding the parables and their effect on the reading or listening public. Irrespective of the length of the parable or the imagery used, the aim of each one is to persuade its audience. The parables operate with a common, hidden argumentative structure. By cracking this code, one can assess the meaning and function of the parables in a reliable way. Example texts discussed and analyzed are some crucial parables in Matt. 24–25.
- Subjects
ORATORY; NEW Testament; JUDGMENT Day; BIBLE. Gospels; JESUS Christ
- Publication
Journal of Argumentation in Context, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
2211-4742
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1075/jaic.22005.thu