LINGWISTYKA BIBLIJNA. O NIEKTÓRYCH FUNKCJACH JĘZYKA W PRZEKAZIE BIBLIJNYM
Biblical linguistics. On certain functions of language in the Biblical message

Summary/Abstract: The object of this paper is an analysis of fragments of the Bible which refer to language and its functions either in a metaphorical, indirect, not straightforward manner or in a direct, straightforward manner. The Bible provides the answer to the questions about the origin of language (glottogony), its functions and principles of use. The multitude of such functions is noticeable: creational and denominative (onymisation), integrative and differentiating, evolutionary and stabilising, performative (causative), axiological, manipulative, magical, symbolic, expressive (emotional), prophetic and eschatological, ecclesial and sacral, theandric, etc. They require further research and analyses. Familiarity with and respect for the principles of Biblical linguistics could be helpful both in private and social life of a human being.

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