The Pauline metaphors of the Holy Spirit : the intangible Spirit's tangible presence in the life of the Christian / Erik Konsmo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Konsmo, Erik.

Series:

Studies in biblical literature ; v. 130.

Studies in biblical literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Epistles of Paul.

Holy Spirit--Biblical teaching.

Holy Spirit.

Bible. Epistles of Paul--Theology.

Bible.

Theology.

Metaphor in the Bible.

Bible. Epistles of Paul--Language, style.

Physical Description:

vi, 233 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Peter Lang, [2010]

Summary:

In the Pauline literature of the New Testament, the characteristics of the Spirit and Christian life are described through the use of metaphor. An interpreter of Paul must understand his metaphors in order to arrive at a complete understanding of the Pauline pneumatological perspective. Thus, The Pauline Metaphors of the Holy Spirit examines how the Pauline Spirit metaphors express the intangible Spirit's tangible presence in the life of the Christian. Rhetoricians prior to and contemporary with Paul discussed the appropriate usage of metaphor. Aristotle's thoughts provided the foundation from which these rhetoricians framed their arguments. In this context, The Pauline Metaphors surveys the use of metaphor in the Greco-Roman world during the NT period and also studies modern approaches to metaphor. The modern linguistic theories of substitution, comparison, and verbal opposition are offered as representative examples, as well as the conceptual theories of interaction, cognitive-linguistic, and the approach of Zoltán Kövecses. In examining these metaphors, it is important to understand their systematic and coherent attributes. These can be divided into structural, orientational, and ontological characteristics, which are rooted in the conceptual approach of metaphor asserted by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson. This book evaluates these characteristics against each of the Pauline Spirit-metaphors.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Rationale 1

The Background to Paul's Understanding of pneu/ma 1

Greco-Roman Background: The Hellenistic Mysteries 2

Greco-Roman Background: Philosophy 5

Jewish Background: Old Testament 7

Jewish Background: Second Temple Judaism 13

The Revelation of Jesus the Messiah 20

Summary of the Background to the Pauline Concept of pneu/ma 20

Relevance and Definition of a Term: Tangible 21

Metaphorical Language and Descriptions of Deity 22

Studies related to Pauline Metaphors of the Spirit 25

Concluding Observations and Proposal 28

Chapter 2 Survey Of The Interpretation Of Metaphor

Pre-Aristotelian Approach to Metaphor 29

Aristotle's Approach to Metaphor 31

The Hellenistic Approach to Metaphor 34

Approaches to Metaphor in the Greco-Roman Rhetoric During the Pauline Literary Period 36

Modern Theories of Metaphor 40

Linguistic Theories of Metaphor 42

Conceptual Theories of Metaphor 45

Conclusion to Modern Theories of Metaphors 51

Identification of Metaphor 52

Nature of Metaphor 56

Functions of Metaphor 60

Conclusion 62

Chapter 3 Pauline Spirit Metaphors Of Re-Creation

The Spirit's Role in Spiritual Re-Creation 65

Survey of Metaphors of Re-Creation 66

Spirit-Baptism 66

Spirit-Drinking 74

The Pauline Metaphors of the Holy Spirit

Spirit-Circumcision 80

Spirit-Adoption 89

Summary of Spirit Metaphors of Re-Creation 85

Chapter 4 Pauline Spirit-Metaphors Of Progression

he Spirit's Role in the Progression of the Christian Life 99

Survey of Metaphors of Progression 100

Walk 100

Fruit 108

Temple 114

Filled 123

Quench 132

Sword 139

Law 145

Summary of Spirit-Metaphors of Progression 152

Chapter 5 Pauline Spirit-Metaphors Of Consummation

The Spirit's Role in the Future Consummation 161

Survey of Metaphors of Consummation 162

Seal 162

Down-Payment/Guarantee 174

First Fruits 180

Summary 187

Chapter 6 Synopsis Of Interpretation Of Pauline Metaphors Of The Spirit

Review and Summary 191

Presuppositions Concerning Pauline Spirit-Metaphors 191

Linguistic and Conceptual Approaches to the Interpretation of Pauline Spirit Metaphors 192

Nature 194

Identity 200

Function 201

Interpretive Boundaries of Pauline Metaphors of the Spirit 204

Importance of the Pauline Metaphors f the Spirit for an

Understanding of the Spirit in the Life of a Christian 205

Reflection 206.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781433106910

1433106914

OCLC:

511620094