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Linguistic Approach to New Testament Theology

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Linguistic Approach to New Testament Theology

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What linguistic concept does Porter emphasize in reconceptualizing the study of New Testament theology?

According to Porter, what are the three components that determine a register?

Content (field), participant relations (tenor), means of presentation (mode)

How does Porter suggest reconceptualizing the study of New Testament theology?

Not oriented to genre or authorship, but oriented to the linguistic concept of register

What are some factors that can differentiate registers in addition to content?

Interpersonal relations, delivery methods, contextual variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of a register, as highlighted by Porter?

Meaning Signup and view all the answers

How does Porter suggest moving away from traditional categorizations in the study of New Testament theology?

By reconceptualizing the study based on the linguistic concept of register. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the linguistic concept of 'register' in the context of New Testament theology.

Register helps in understanding the contextual configuration of content, participant relations, and means of presentation in the text. Signup and view all the answers

What metafunctions does register help in configuring, according to Porter?

Ideational, interpersonal, and textual metafunctions. Signup and view all the answers

How does Porter suggest differentiating registers beyond just content?

Registers can be differentiated based on interpersonal relations, delivery methods, and contextual variables. Signup and view all the answers

What does Porter emphasize as the primary concern of a register?

Meaning. Signup and view all the answers

How does Porter characterize the reconceptualization needed in the study of New Testament theology?

A complete reconceptualization not oriented to genre or authorship, but to the linguistic concept of register. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components that determine a register, as outlined by Porter?

Content, participant relations, and means of presentation. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Porter consider register as a productive concept in linguistics?

Because register has become one of the most productive concepts in linguistics over the last forty to fifty years. Signup and view all the answers