'Eyes to Hear': Nehemiah 1,6 from a Pragmatics and Ritual Theory Perspective
This study of the enigmatic phrase ךָדְּבְעַ חלַּפִתְּ־לאֶ עַמֹשְׁלִ חזֹחוּחֻפְ ךָינֶיעֵוְ "and your eyes open to listen to the prayer of your servant" (Neh 1,6) utilizes an interdisciplinary approach involving insights from linguistic pragmatics and ritual theory. We will begin with a brief...
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Published in | Biblica Vol. 91; no. 1; pp. 91 - 102 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Pontificio Instituto Biblico
01.01.2010
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Summary: | This study of the enigmatic phrase ךָדְּבְעַ חלַּפִתְּ־לאֶ עַמֹשְׁלִ חזֹחוּחֻפְ ךָינֶיעֵוְ "and your eyes open to listen to the prayer of your servant" (Neh 1,6) utilizes an interdisciplinary approach involving insights from linguistic pragmatics and ritual theory. We will begin with a brief review of the history of interpretation of this phrase. Particular attention will then be given to elements of ritual theory, such as trigger point, ritual language, time, place, sequence, etc. Finally, we will examine the pragmatic context, discourse, and conversational strategies involved with this phrase. |
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ISSN: | 0006-0887 2385-2062 |