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An Analysis of the Performative Nature of Literary Devices in the Fourth Gospel

Risimati S. Hobyane

£72.99

This book explores the Gospel of John’s stylistic features not as accidental, but as intentional communicative strategies. Moving beyond traditional analysis, it examines their pragmatic functions, revealing how they enhance the Gospel’s theological and persuasive impact.

This book offers a fresh and insightful exploration of the Fourth Gospel, aimed at scholars and students of the Bible who are interested in its…
£72.99
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This book offers a fresh and insightful exploration of the Fourth Gospel, aimed at scholars and students of the Bible who are interested in its stylistic features. Moving beyond traditional literary analysis, the author examines the pragmatic and performative functions of these stylistic elements, uncovering how they shape the reader’s experience and response. Of particular interest to those working in the field of pragmatics, this book demonstrates that the literary devices found in the Gospel of John are far from accidental. Rather, they represent intentional communicative strategies employed by the evangelist to enhance the Gospel’s theological and persuasive impact. In dialogue with this book, readers are invited to see the Gospel not merely as a sacred text, but as a carefully crafted act of communication, designed to achieve its divine purpose with clarity and force.

Risimati S. Hobyane is an Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek Studies in the Faculty of Theology at North-West University (NWU – Potchefstroom Campus), South Africa. He also serves as Director of the Research Focus Area, Ancient Texts, Text, Context, and Reception, in the School of Ancient Languages and Text Studies at NWU. His research interests include Septuagint Studies (with a focus on Deutero-canonical literature) and New Testament Studies (particularly Johannine Literature). He has authored numerous articles published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals. This book reflects his ongoing commitment to exploring the literary and communicative dynamics of the New Testament.

Hardback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-6315-X
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-6315-1
  • Date of Publication: 2026-01-29

Ebook

  • ISBN: 1-0364-6316-8
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-6316-8
  • Date of Publication: 2026-01-29

Subject Codes:

  • BIC: HRCF2, D, HRLB
  • BISAC: REL006710, REL006100, REL006400, LIT025040, LIT004190, LIT006000
  • THEMA: QRMF13, D, QRVG
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