"Abraham's Bosom" (Luke 16:22-23) as a Key Metaphor in the Overall Composition of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

This article investigates the function of the metaphor "Abraham's bosom" (...) in Luke 16:22-23 using tools borrowed from cognitive linguistics, specifically Cognitive Metaphor Theory and Conceptual Blending Theory. We argue that the semantic components of "being in the place of...

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Published in:The catholic biblical quarterly
Authors: Somov, Alexey (Author) ; Voinov, Vitaly 1975- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Association [2017]
In: The catholic biblical quarterly
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Luke / Bible. Lukasevangelium 16,22 / Metaphor / Cognitive linguistics
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Abraham's bosom
B RICH Man & Lazarus (Parable)
B Cognitive Linguistics
B Cognitive Metaphor Theory
B Luke
B Rich Man and Lazarus
B Bible. Luke
B Metaphor in the Bible
B Conceptual Blending Theory
B Metaphor
B Bible. New Testament Criticism interpretation etc
B Abraham Biblical person
B Parable
B Linguistics
B image schema
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Summary:This article investigates the function of the metaphor "Abraham's bosom" (...) in Luke 16:22-23 using tools borrowed from cognitive linguistics, specifically Cognitive Metaphor Theory and Conceptual Blending Theory. We argue that the semantic components of "being in the place of honor at a feast" are essential to a proper understanding of this metaphor in the context of the parable and should be reflected in translations of this passage.
ISSN:0008-7912
Contains:Enthalten in: The catholic biblical quarterly