The Problem of Peak in Hebrews

Scholars use various terms for the phenomenon of discourse peak. Only in the last forty years have some scholars suggested different types of peak. This study explores the application of multiple types of peak in the book of Hebrews. The problem of peak in Hebrews is evident by the diverse assertion...

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Published inNeotestamentica Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 405 - 416
Main Author Heath, David M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The New Testament Society of South Africa / Die Nuwe-Testamentiese Werkgemeenskap van Suid-Afrika 01.01.2014
New Testament Society of Southern Africa
Subjects
Apex
Chiastic structures
Climax
Cynthia Westfall
Discourse
Discourse analysis
Focus
George Guthrie
Hebrews
Highlighting
Language
Language translation
Linda Neeley
Markedness
Narratives
New Testament
Peak
Priests
Prominence
Terminology
Theme
Topic
Warnings
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Summary:Scholars use various terms for the phenomenon of discourse peak. Only in the last forty years have some scholars suggested different types of peak. This study explores the application of multiple types of peak in the book of Hebrews. The problem of peak in Hebrews is evident by the diverse assertions concerning linguistic peaks by Neeley (1987), Guthrie (1994), and Westfall (2005) and the discrepancies of these peaks with the chiastic centre in Hebrews 8 as asserted by Vaganay (1940), Vanhoye (1977, 1989), Neeley (1987, 63), Gelardini (2009) and Heath (2011). Until more refinement of the notion of discourse peak and uniformity of terms emerges, it may be helpful to analyse the peaks of biblical texts in light of their natures (thematic peak, climax, and apex).
ISSN:0254-8356
0254-8356