The Problem of Peak in Hebrews

• Published in: Neotestamentica Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 405 - 416
• Main Author: Heath, David M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...