Conjunctions, Clines and Levels of Discourse

Conjunctions have proved to be a recurring problem for Greek analysis. They are usually treated on the same level of analysis, as if they presented a single set of discrete choices. However, the use of conjunctions in Greek provides two horizontal clines of conjunctive meaning–continuity-discontinui...

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Authors: Porter, Stanley E. 1956- (Author) ; O'Donnel, Matthew Brook (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2007
In: Filología neotestamentaria
Year: 2007, Volume: 20, Pages: 3-14
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Summary:Conjunctions have proved to be a recurring problem for Greek analysis. They are usually treated on the same level of analysis, as if they presented a single set of discrete choices. However, the use of conjunctions in Greek provides two horizontal clines of conjunctive meaning–continuity-discontinuity and logical-semantic significance–and are selected according to a vertical cline of discourse. This paper explores a basic framework for analysis of conjunctions in the light of these axes.
ISSN:0214-2996
Contains:Enthalten in: Filología neotestamentaria