Lawsuit genre on trial: presence and function of lawsuit genre in Isaiah 40-48
LE3 .A278 1999
1999
Ashley, Timothy
Acadia University
Bachelor of Arts
Masters
Theology
Acadia Divinity College
This thesis examines the form critical unit designated as 'lawsuit genre' or 'trial speech', specifically within Isaiah 40-48. A survey of various scholars who have written on the subject reveals that they have not reached a consensus as to its form, or even its existence. A form critical study of the so-called trial speeches in Deutero-Isaiah must first establish that such a form exists. The analysis of non-Deutero-Isaiah texts establishes this. The characteristics revealed in that study assist the form critical analysis of Isaiah 40-48. The discovery of trial speeches in Deutero-Isaiah leads to the question addressed by rhetorical criticism--what is the function of the 'trial speech'? This exploration led to conclusions concerning the style and intent of Deutero-Isaiah.
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