In The Interpersonal Metafunction in 1 Corinthians 1-4, James D. Dvorak offers a linguistic-critical discourse analysis of 1 Cor 1-4 utilizing Appraisal Theory, a model rooted in the modern sociolinguistic paradigm known as Systemic-Functional Linguistics. This work is concerned primarily with the interpersonal meanings encoded in the text and how they pertain to the act of resocialization. Dvorak pays particular attention to the linguistics of appraisal in Paul’s language to determine the values with which Paul expects believers in Christ to align. This book will be of great value to biblical scholars and students with interests in biblical Greek, functional linguistics, appraisal theory, hermeneutics, exegesis, and 1 Corinthians.
Author(s): James D. Dvorak
Series: Linguistic Biblical Studies, Vol. 19
Publisher: BRILL
Year: 2021
Contents
Acknowledgements
Figures and Tables
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 The Interpersonal Metafunction and Interpersonal Discourse Analysis
1 Introduction
2 Theory: Key Tenets and Presuppositions
2.1 Language as Social Semiotic
2.2 Stratification
2.3 Metafunction, Register, and Genre
2.4 Ideology
2.5 Text
3 Conclusion
Chapter 2 “What’s Your Take?” A Model for the Analysis of Intersubjective Stance in Written Discourse
1 Introduction
2 Modeling appraisal
2.1 The System of attitude
2.2 The System of engagement
2.3 The System of GRADUATION
3 Analytical Procedure
Chapter 3 “Tell Us How You Really Feel, Paul!” (Part 1) An Appraisal Analysis of 1 Cor 1:1–2:16
1 Introduction
2 To Corinth with Love: The Letter Opening and Thanksgiving (1 Cor 1:1–9)
2.1 The Letter Opening (1 Cor 1:1–3)
2.2 Thanksgiving (1 Cor 1:4–9)
3 Is Christ Divided? The Problem of Coteries in Corinth (1 Cor 1:10–4:21) (Part i)
3.1 Σχίσματα and Ἔριδες: Symptoms of a Deeper Problem (1 Cor 1:10–17)
3.2 The Great Reversal i: The “Foolishness” of the Cross Supplants the “Wisdom” of the World (1 Cor 1:18–25)
3.3 The Great Reversal ii: The Undeserving Receive What They Do Not Deserve (1 Cor 1:26–31)
3.4 The Great Reversal iii: Power Is Delivered through Weakness (1 Cor 2:1–5)
3.5 Wisdom from Above (1 Cor 2:6–16)
4 Conclusion
Chapter 4 “Tell Us How You Really Feel, Paul!” (Part 2) An Appraisal Analysis of 1 Cor 3:1–4:21
1 Is Christ Divided? The Problem of Coteries in Corinth (1 Cor 1:10–4:21) (Part 2)
1.1 “Your Actions Prove Otherwise” (1 Cor 3:1–4)
1.2 The Great Reversal (Reprise) (1 Cor 3:5–9)
1.3 Consider Carefully How You Build (1 Cor 3:10–17)
1.4 “All Things Belong to the Wise” (1 Cor 3:18–23)
1.5 “Only My Master Judges Me” (1 Cor 4:1–5)
1.6 True Humility Exemplified by the Apostles (1 Cor 4:6–13)
1.7 Maintain the Family’s Honor by Imitating Me (1 Cor 4:14–21)
2 Conclusion
Chapter 5 Conclusion
Appendix Survey of the Literature on the Study of 1 Corinthians
Bibliography
Name Index
Scripture Index
