To know what is before one’s face: Group-specific metaphors and the composition of the Gospel of Thomas
This article uses the insights of second-generation cognitive linguistics to interpret some of the metaphoric sayings in the Gospel of Thomas. It is an attempt to show how the identification and use of conventional metaphors influence the understanding of poetic language. Group-specific metaphors,...
Main Author: | J Liebenberg |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Afrikaans |
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AOSIS
2002-12-01
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Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/565 |
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