Greek Periods in the Book of Hebrews
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It is typical for students of the book of Hebrews to comment on its long, complex sentences or “periods” as evidence of the author’s literary and rhetorical skills. This essay surveys ancient and modern views on the Greek period and finds that they are typically shorter, antithetical or “rounded” statements which may or may not coincide with a grammatical sentence. Example periods in Hebrews are then discussed along with observations on other, supporting literary features of the epistle in those places where the author occasionally employs a periodic style.
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Greek Periods in the Book of Hebrews
In: Novum TestamentumSearch for other papers by S.M. Baugh in
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Abstract
It is typical for students of the book of Hebrews to comment on its long, complex sentences or “periods” as evidence of the author’s literary and rhetorical skills. This essay surveys ancient and modern views on the Greek period and finds that they are typically shorter, antithetical or “rounded” statements which may or may not coincide with a grammatical sentence. Example periods in Hebrews are then discussed along with observations on other, supporting literary features of the epistle in those places where the author occasionally employs a periodic style.
| All Time | Past Year | Past 30 Days | |
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| Abstract Views | 556 | 26 | 0 |
| Full Text Views | 273 | 4 | 0 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 176 | 13 | 0 |