The Performative Nature and Function of Isaiah 40-55

by Jim Adams

Among linguistic philosophers, speech act theory has illuminated the fact that uttering a sentence does not merely convey information; it may also involve the performing of an action. The concept of communicative action provides additional tools to the exegetical process as it points the interpreter beyond the assumption that the use of language is merely for descriptive purposes. Language can also have performative and self-involving dimensions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567025829
• ISBN13: 9780567025821
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"