scholarly journals The crown of virginity, paradise regained: A study of Jerome’s ascetic exegesis in a selection of his works

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna C. Lamprecht
Keyword(s):  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
Paradise Regained ◽  
Ascetic Ideal ◽  
Union With God ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Sexual Renunciation ◽  
Selection Of

This article explores, in the first place, Jerome’s creation of pro-virginal propaganda in a selection of his treatises and letters, through the employment of scriptural justification by means of ascetic exegesis and rhetorical strategies. The study focuses, in particular, on his Epistulae 22 and 130, both addressed to virgins, and his treatise Adversus Iovinianum. Jerome interpreted and deployed carefully selected biblical texts and employed classical rhetorical conventions to construct his ascetic ideal mainly based on sexual renunciation. The article argues that by extolling the virginal body through metaphorical figurations and careful textualisation, this ‘apostle of virginity’ aimed to create, in the first instance, for ascetically minded virgins, a means of achieving perfection and union with God, and receiving the awards of heaven. The analysis of the selected works and of Jerome’s ascetic exegesis, however, also reveals some significant markers, indicating his own carefully disguised quest for personal redemption and regaining paradise.

scholarly journals Entre la verdad y la ilusión el paradigma de la objetividad en el cine político marginal de los años sesenta y setenta en Colombia

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Gloria Pineda Moncada
Keyword(s):  
Historical Context ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
Discursive Strategies ◽  
Language History ◽  
Political Cinema ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The Sixties ◽  
The Spectator ◽  
Selection Of

RESUMENEn este artículo se analiza la imagen y el contexto histórico de tres filmes colombianos de la década de los sesenta y setenta: Los hijos del subdesarrollo de Carlos Álvarez (1975), Chircales de Marta Rodríguez y Jorge Silva (1972) y Camilo Torres Restrepo de Diego León Giraldo (1966). El análisis tiene como objetivo revelar las estrategias discursivas empleadas por el cine político marginal para reproducir el tan anhelado efecto de objetividad. De esta manera, la selección del género documental, el uso de la voz en off, la inclusión de imágenes de alto impacto y el desarrollo de una argumentación bien fundamentada, fueron las estrategias retóricas empleadas por los cineastas de la época para persuadir al espectador sobre la objetividad del discurso fílmico. Estas conclusiones amplifican uno de los temas reseñados en el libro Cine Político Marginal. Las formas de representación de una ideología de disidencia (1966-1976), publicado en enero de 2015. PALABRAS CLAVE Cine colombiano, historia, lenguaje cinematográfico, objetividad, persuasión.ÑUGAPA KAI WATAKUNAPI KASCHIS CHUNG CHASALLATA PUSAG CHUNGA WATAPISUGLLAPIKai mailla kilkaipi kawachiku sug parlu kai kimsa kunakuna nukanchipa alpapi kusaskakuna kawachiskakuna kai watapi kanchis chunga pusag chunga. Kai wambra sug iacha runapa Carlos Alvarez suti chasallata, chircales Marta Rodriguez, Jorge Silva ( 1972) chasallata kai runakuna Camilo Torres Restrepo de Diego Leon Giraldo pai nunakume kawachingapa imasami allika tukuikunata kawachinga ima suma kawariskasina pai munaska. Chasallata parlanakume imasami kallariskakuna sug ruraikuna kawachispa subrigcha ñugpa kaugsai chasallata kunaura kaugsai kaipi kawachiku sug kilkai sug pangapi Politico Maarginal rispa parlaspa kai watakunapi. (1966 -1976).IMA SUTI RIMAI SIMI:Kawachispa atun llagtapi, parlu, rimai, ruraikuna, llullarispa.BETWEEN TRUTH AND ILLUSION: THE PARADIGM OF OBJECTIVITY IN MARGINAL POLITICAL CINEMA OF THE SIXTIES AND SEVENTIES IN COLOMBIAABSTRACTIn this article, the image and the historical context of three Colombian films from the sixties and seventies are analyzed: Los hijos del subdesarrollo by Carlos Álvarez (1975), Chircales by Marta Rodríguez y Jorge Silva (1972), and Camilo Torres Restrepo by Diego León Giraldo (1966). The objective of the analysis is to reveal the discursive strategies employed by marginal political cinema to reproduce the desired effect of objectivity. In this manner, the selection of the documentary genre, the use of voice-over, the inclusion of high impact images and the development of a well-supported argumentation, were the rhetorical strategies employed by the filmmakers of the time to persuade the spectator about the objectivity of the film’s discourse. These conclusions are an extension of the themes covered in the book Marginal Political Cinema. The Forms of Representation of a Dissident Ideology (1966-1976), published in January 2015.KEYWORDSColombian cinema, cinematographic language, history, objectivity, persuasion. arteymemoria_ENTRE LA VÉRITÉ ET L’ILLUSION : LE PARADIGME DE L’OBJECTIVITÉ DANS LE CINÉMA POLITIQUE MARGINAL DES ANNÉES SOIXANTE ET SOIXANTE-DIX EN COLOMBIERÉSUMÉDans cet article, l’image et le contexte historique de trois films colombiens des années soixante et soixante-dix sont analysés : Los hijos del subdesarrollo (Les fils du Sous-développement) de Carlos Álvarez (1975), Chircales de Marta Rodríguez y Jorge Silva (1972), et Camilo Torres Restrepo de Diego León Giraldo (1966). L’objectif de l’analyse est de révéler les stratégies discursives employées par le cinéma politique marginal pour reproduire l’effet désiré d’objectivité. De cette façon, la sélection du genre documentaire, l’utilisation du voice-over, l’inclusion des images à fort impact et le développement d’une argumentation bien étayée, ont été les stratégies rhétoriques employées par des cinéastes de l’époque pour persuader le spectateur sur le l’objectivité du discours du film. Ces conclusions sont une extension des thèmes examinés dans le livre Cinéma politique marginale. Les formes de représentation d’une idéologie dissidente (1966-1976), qui a été publié en Janvier à 2015.MOTS-CLEFSCinéma colombien, langage cinématographique, histoire, objectivité, persuasion.ENTRE A VERDADE E A ILUSÃO: O PARADIGMA DA OBJETIVIDADE NO CINEMA POLÍTICO MARGINAL DOS ANOS SESSENTA E SETENTA NA COLÔMBIA.RESUMOEste artigo se analisa a imagem e o contexto histórico de três filmes colombianos da década dos sessenta e setenta: “Los hijos Del subdesarrollo” de Carlos Álvarez (1975), “chircales de Marta Rodríguez e Jorge Silva” (1972) e Camilo Torres Restrepo de Diego León Giraldo (1966). A análise tem como objetivo revelar as estratégias discursivas empregadas pelo cinema político marginal para reproduzir o tão anelado afeto de objetividade. Desta maneira, a seleção do gênero documental, o uso da voz em off, a inclusão de imagens de alto impacto e o desenvolvimento de uma argumentação bem fundamentada, foram as estratégias retóricas empregadas pelos cineastas da época para persuadir ao espectador sobre a objetividade do discurso fílmico. Estas conclusões amplificam um dos temas resenhados no livro Cine Político Marginal. “Las formas de representación de una ideología de disidencia” (1966-1976), publicado em janeiro de 2015.PALAVRAS CHAVESCinema colombiano, história, linguagem cinematográfico, objetividade, persuasão. Recibido el 10 de septiembre de 2015 Aceptado el 19 de noviembre de 2015

Levi's Elevation to the Priesthood in Second Temple Writings

1993 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kugel
Keyword(s):  
Special Functions ◽  
Second Temple ◽  
Natural Consequence ◽  
Golden Calf ◽  
Biblical Narratives ◽  
Ancient Israel ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Selection Of

In ancient Israel, the tribe of Levi was deemed to have a special connection with the service of God. Numerous biblical texts speak of the Levites asthepriestly tribe or attribute to them certain special functions connected with cultic worship. But why exactly had the Levites been selected for such honors, and how did their selection come about? Several biblical narratives appear to have been designed in order to answer this question. Thus, the selection of the Levites is at one point connected with their zealousness following the Golden Calf incident (Exod 32:25–29), while elsewhere God's choice of the Levites seems to follow as a natural consequence after the death of the Levite Aaron (see Deut 10:8) or, possibly, to be the result of Moses' words in his final blessing of this tribe before his death (Deut 33:8– 10).

scholarly journals The trees in the middle of Paradise (Gn 2:9) during the Great Lent: Orthodox hymnography as biblical interpretation

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantin H. Oancea
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
Interesting Aspect ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Selection Of

The article examines the interpretation of the Scripture in Byzantine hymnography during the Great Lent. Some notable recent contributions focus on Andrew of Crete’s and Romanos the Melodist’s compositions, illustrating the hymnographic way of understanding the Scriptures. The author of this study presents a selection of stanzas from hymns of the Triodion that refer to the trees of Paradise. Hymnography perceives the trees in Genesis 2–3 in direct connection with the cross. Only rarely is the tree of life a metaphor for Jesus, as the shadow of the tree of the cross is seldom a metaphor for protection. Another interesting aspect in relation to hymnography is the fact that it represents a type of intertextual exegesis of biblical texts. Hymnographers interpret passages from Genesis by using texts from Psalms, Prophets and especially from the New Testament, combining images and biblical texts in the depiction of liturgical moments.Contribution: Compared with previous research, this article discusses some rare hymnographic interpretations (shadow of the cross; cross in the middle of the earth). The analysis accentuates that the hymnic approach to the Scripture is a form of intertextual exegesis.

Biblical Border Slippage and Feminist Postcolonial Criticism

2020 ◽  
pp. 229-246
Author(s):  
Judith E. McKinlay
Keyword(s):  
Critical Theory ◽  
Postcolonial Studies ◽  
Current Work ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Postcolonial Criticism ◽  
Ethical Choices ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Good And Evil ◽  
Biblical Figures ◽  
Selection Of

The essay takes as its cue the biblical figures of Eve and Wisdom, both of whom slip through the divine/human border. Eve brings knowledge of good and evil and Wisdom offers a concern for human ethical choices. For what characterizes feminist and postcolonial studies is the hope and ideal of a future of respect for all. A discussion of feminist postcolonial critical theory and current work in the field assesses that despite differing methodologies scholars share a concern for the ways in which women are represented and frequently “othered” in border-slipping texts. The study also considers a selection of biblical texts from a range of eras and political circumstances to illustrate these varying representations. The essay concludes with a reflection on the significance of the work and attempts to predict future directions.

“Dass jede einzelne Sache, für die Israel sein Leben gab, in seinen Händen Bestand haben sollte . . .”: Individuelle und regional unabhängige Religiosität in der Mekhilta des Rabbi Jischmael

2010 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-285
Author(s):  
Susanne Plietzsch
Keyword(s):  
Religious Practice ◽  
Individual Responsibility ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
The Temple ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Jewish Religion ◽  
Land Of Israel

AbstractThis paper argues that Mekhilta de-Rabbi Yishmael (MekhY) is distinguishing between local realities of Jewish religion (like the Temple, the Davidic kingdom, full jurisdiction, and even the land of Israel) and a local independent religiosity based on individual responsibility. MekhY pursues the interest to strengthen a regional independent Judaism of individual religious practice and deduces this concept from the Exodus-Sinai narrative. Shabbat is mentioned time and again as a paradigm of this perception of Jewish religiosity. The exegetical interest of MekhY can be shown already by its selection of Biblical texts, this will furthermore be demonstrated by means of four passages of this Midrash.

Exegesis

2019 ◽  
pp. 262-276
Author(s):  
Donald Wood
Keyword(s):  
Church Dogmatics ◽  
Scriptural Interpretation ◽  
Academic Activity ◽  
Scriptural Exegesis ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Selection Of

This chapter examines the role and character of scriptural exegesis in Barth’s theology. The interpretation and exposition of the biblical texts was not of merely incidental or sporadic interest to Barth. On the contrary, scriptural exegesis was a fundamental and pervasive feature of both his pastoral and his academic activity, which remains inexplicable apart from attention to its exegetical coordinates. Study of Barth’s exegesis involves attending to three topics: his conception of the nature and authority of scripture; his portrayal of the grounds, tasks, and ends of scriptural interpretation; and his concrete exegetical practices and proposals. Engaging a selection of Barth’s writings from his Safenwil pastorate through the first volume of the Church Dogmatics, this chapter outlines some major features of Barth’s doctrine of scripture and theology of scriptural interpretation, observes the capacity of his exegesis to provoke strong critical reaction, and identifies opportunities for further research.

Theology and Practice of Claiming Call

2021 ◽  
pp. 225-258
Author(s):  
Donna Giver-Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Historical Narratives ◽  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Rightful Place ◽  
Women's Rhetoric ◽  
Women's Ordination ◽  
Biblical Texts

Chapter 7 concludes this book by discussing the efficacy of rhetorical strategies in women’s call narratives and includes an evaluation of the different forms featured throughout this work. By claiming their call, and a contested call at that, the women discussed in previous chapters found new ways to exercise their voice and agency to attain ecclesial endorsement. Through a summary of this project’s analysis of women’s rhetoric, the chapter recovers historical narratives of call for contemporary homiletics. By reclaiming rhetorical strategies and tactics, the author offers practical applications for people struggling today, to help them construct their own narrative and provide scripts to claim their call to preach. Further, through different hermeneutical lenses, the author demonstrates how call can be re-interpreted and traditional biblical texts can be re-imagined in preaching sermons. Finally, the chapter brings a renewed focus on the continued debate over women’s ordination and, in effect, calls the question to end the discussion and allow women their rightful place in the pulpit.

scholarly journals Description, appropriation, transformation: Fascist rhetoric and colonial nature

Modern Italy ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 287-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loredana Polezzi
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Children’S Literature ◽  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
Written Texts ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Travel Accounts

During the period of Fascism, a variety of discourses and representations were attached to colonial landscapes and to their uses. African nature was the subject of diverse rhetorical strategies, which ranged from the persistence of visions of wilderness as the locus of adventure to the domesticating manipulations of an incipient tourist industry aiming to familiarise the Italian public with relatively tame forms of the exotic. Contrasting images of bareness and productivity, primitivism and modernisation, resistance to change and dramatic transformation found their way into accounts of colonial territories ranging from scientific and pseudo-scientific reports to children's literature, from guidebooks to travel accounts, all of which were sustained not just by written texts but also by iconographic representations. This article will look at the specific example of accounts of Italian Somalia in order to explore Fascist discourses regarding colonial nature and its appropriation. Documents examined will include early guidebooks to the colonies, a small selection of travel accounts aimed at the general public, as well as the works of a number of geographers and geologists who were among the most active polygraphs of the period, and whose writings addressed a wide range of Italian readers.

The articulation of nation and politics in the Scottish press

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Higgins
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Corpus Analysis ◽  
The Political ◽  
Rhetorical Strategies ◽  
Political Discourses ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Election Coverage ◽  
Selection Of

This article explores the political use of discourses of nation by analysing the use of location formulation across a selection of Scottish newspapers. The article looks at a sample of the election coverage of six Scottish titles and conducts a corpus analysis to set out the patterns in their use of named locales. It argues that references to nation both come in a variety of forms and are driven by the constitutional disputes around the position of Scotland relative to the United Kingdom. In particular, the article finds that the newspapers engage in different rhetorical strategies that emphasise the Scottish dimension of the election, its British dimension, or a negotiated position between the two. The article therefore seeks to highlight the discursive role that the lexical expression of nation and nationhood might have in the articulation between nation and politics, and suggests that in the Scottish case the formulation of nation is employed in the reproduction of competing, constitutionally based political discourses.

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