A Discourse Analysis of the Letter to the Hebrews The Relationship between Form and Meaning

by Westfall, Cynthia Long

• ISBN13: 9780567030528
• ISBN10: 0567030520
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-06-22
• Publisher: Bloomsbury T & T Clark

Summary

This study attempts to analyse the text of Hebrews with a method of discourse analysis primarily based on a form of systemic functional linguistics developed for Hellenistic Greek, but it is also informed by other linguistic studies. It begins with a gene

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. viii
Abbreviations	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Survey of the Literature On the Structure of Hebrews	p. 1
Introduction to the Literature	p. 1
Content Analysis	p. 1
Rhetorical Criticism	p. 4
Literary Analysis	p. 7
Tripartite Structure	p. 12
The 'Agnostic' Approach	p. 14
Discourse Analysis	p. 16
Conclusion: Do We Really Need Another Analysis?	p. 21
Introduction to Discourse Analysis Theory	p. 22
Introduction to Discourse Analysis	p. 22
Discourse Analysis and New Testament Studies	p. 23
A Model of Systemic-Functional Discourse Analysis	p. 28
Procedure and Patterns in Hebrews: The Analytical Procedure	p. 78
Jesus: The Apostle of Our Confession: Analysis of Hebrews 1:1-4:16	p. 88
Introduction to the Structure of 1:1-4:16	p. 88
1:1-2:4: Let's Pay Attention to the Message of God's Ultimate Messenger	p. 89
2:5-18: Jesus Identified with Humanity to Become the High Priest of Our Confession	p. 100
3:1 Summary and Discourse Orientation: Think of Jesus as the Apostle and High Priest of Our Confession	p. 111
3:1-4:1: Let's Respond to Our Apostle's Voice Today and Enter the Rest	p. 115
4:1-16: Let's Make Every Effort to Enter the Rest	p. 127
4:11-16: Discourse Themes: Let's Move Forward, Hold On, Draw Near	p. 133
Summary of Structure for 1:1-4:16: Think of Jesus as an Apostle	p. 138
Jesus: The High Priest of Our Confession Part 1: A Priest According to the Order of Melchizedek Analysis of Hebrews 4:11-7:28	p. 140
Introduction to the Structure of 4:11-10:18	p. 140
4:11-6:3: Let's Press on to Maturity	p. 141
6:1-7:3: The New Teaching on Melchizedek Results in Access to God	p. 152
7:4-28: Jesus' Identity as High Priest According to the Order of Melchizedek Defended	p. 169
Conclusion on the Structure of 4:11-7:28	p. 184
Jesus: The High Priest of Our Confession Part 2: A Priest Who Equips Us to Draw Near to God Analysis of Hebrews 8:1-10:25	p. 188
Introduction to the Structure of 8:1-10:25	p. 188
8:1-13: Jesus' Priesthood as Related to Tabernacle, Sacrifice and Covenant	p. 189
9:1-14: Jesus' Ministry in the Tabernacle Cleanses the Conscience of the Believer	p. 196
9:15-28: Jesus' Death Inaugurated the New Covenant and Removed Sins Once for All	p. 205
10:1-18: Jesus' Sacrifice Perfected Believers Forever So There Is No More Sacrifice	p. 219
10:19-25: Discourse Themes: Draw Near, Hold On, Consider How to Motivate	p. 230
Conclusion to the Central Section 5:1-10:25	p. 240
Partners in a Heavenly Calling: Analysis of Hebrews 10:19-13:25	p. 242
Introduction to the Structure of 10:19-13:25	p. 242
10:19-12:2: Let's Run the Race with Endurance and Faith	p. 243
12:1-29: Let's Live and Serve God as Priests in Heavenly Jerusalem	p. 263
12:28-13:16: Priestly Service	p. 283
13:17-25: Personal Closing, Commands and Blessing	p. 291
Conclusion: The Structure of the Third Section: Partners in a Heavenly Calling: The Priesthood of the Believer	p. 295
Conclusion to a Discourse Analysis of the Letter to the Hebrews	p. 297
Bibliography	p. 302
Subject Index	p. 315
Author Index	p. 321
Reference Index	p. 325
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