The narrative role of Semitic languages in the book of Acts

Philological studies have suggested that "the Hebrew dialect" in Acts 21,40; 22,2; and 26,14 refers to Hebrew, not Aramaic. But why would Paul speak Hebrew when addressing fellow Jews? This article suggests that he did so in order to be understood by the Jews but not by the Roman tribune (...

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Main Author: Poirier, John C. 1963- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Herder 2003
In: Filología neotestamentaria
Year: 2003, Volume: 16, Issue: 31/32, Pages: 107-116
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hebrew language / Bible. Apostelgeschichte 21,40 / Bible. Apostelgeschichte 22,2 / Bible. Apostelgeschichte 26,14
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Hebrew language
B Paul Apostle
B Bible. Apostelgeschichte 21,40
B Bible. Apostelgeschichte 22,2
B Bible. Apostelgeschichte 26,14
B Acts of the Apostles
Parallel Edition:Electronic