Alternation between Aorist, Historical Present and Imperfect: Aspects of Markan Narrative Style

In Mark, the historical present is often used when the dramatic twist in the action is depicted. Over against the aorist, the historical present highlights the more important action, foregrounds it, in order that the audience can note the change in action. Continuing the narrative in the aorist, the...

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Main Author: Breytenbach, Cilliers 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2019]
In: Ephemerides theologicae Lovanienses
Year: 2019, Volume: 95, Issue: 4, Pages: 529-565
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Mark / Aorist / Historic present / Imperfect
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
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