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"Fishers of humans," the contemporary theory of metaphor, and conceptual blending theory
Wassell, Blake E. Llewelyn, Stephen R.
Wassell, Blake E.
Llewelyn, Stephen R.
Abstract
The present study argues for a new interpretation of the expression “fishers of humans” that is sensitive to current understandings of intertextuality, narrative, and metaphor. “Fishers of humans” is treated as a metaphorical expression, being viewed through the apposite lenses of the Contemporary Theory of Metaphor (CTM) and Conceptual Blending Theory (CBT). Both theories emphasize the role of a metaphorical expression’s immediate context, and thus the Markan narrative is analyzed closely; intratextuality is valued over intertextuality. Metaphor is seen to enhance not just the Markan characterization of the Twelve but also a historical construction that takes into consideration their emergence in Jesus’ public career. By way of CTM, the expression’s underlying conceptual metaphor is deduced as A PROCLAIMER OF THE KINGDOM IS A FISHER. Further, the evocation of transformed social identity is affirmed by an application of CBT.
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Date
2014
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Journal article
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Journal of Biblical Literature
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133
Issue
3
Page Range
627-646
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School of Theology
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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