Parables as Persuasive Devices

Towards a New Era in Parable Research
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-16-164244-9
Verlag: Mohr Siebeck

Buch, Englisch, 392 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 232 mm, Gewicht: 236 g

Reihe: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament

This volume heralds a new era in the study of Jesus's parables, emphasizing the need to focus on the parables' function within their literary context. The overall theme of the collection proposes that in their original setting, the parables primarily served as persuasive devices. By applying modern argumentation analysis and examining Jesus's parables within their broader Early Jewish and Hellenistic milieu, it becomes evident that these stories were not merely told to disseminate theological or historical information. Rather, they functioned as tools for persuasion, aimed at engaging the audience, including potential antagonists. The parables' impact does not rest solely on the speaker's authority, but rather on the interactive nature of the narratives. This effect is achieved by appealing to the audience's reason while simultaneously engaging their emotions and imagination.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thurén, Lauri

Kyytsönen, Antti

Antin, Katri

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Klassische Literaturwissenschaft
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte Religion des alten Ägyptens
• Geisteswissenschaften Jüdische Studien Jüdische Studien
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Theologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte Religionen der Antike

Über Autor(innen)

Kyytsönen, Antti
Born 1985; 2011 MSc (industrial engineering and management) at Aalto University; 2014 MSc (theology) at University of Eastern Finland; 2024 PhD (theology) at University of Eastern Finland; 1st Chaplain at Pielisensuu Parish and a visiting researcher at the University of Eastern Finland.

Thurén, Lauri
Born 1961; 1990 PhD (theology) Åbo Akademi; 2000-01 lecturer in classical languages and biblical studies; Professor of Biblical Studies; 2003-09 Dean of the Faculty of Theology; 2022-24 project leader in Research Council of Finland.

Antin, Katri
Born 1986: 2019 ThD at University of Helsinki;2022-24 Postdoctoral researcher at University of Eastern Finland; 2020-24 Member of a research project: "Parables as Persuasive Narratives" (University of Eastern Finland).