Humor-neutics: Analyzing Humor and Humor Functions in the Synoptic Gospels

Scholarly works on the Synoptic Gospels reflect a basic presupposition that the content of the gospels is serious, and thereby, seriousness precludes humor. This dissertation demonstrates that humor in the ancient Mediterranean world served serious functions, which often brought about deadly serious...

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Main Author: Bednarz, Terri D.
Other Authors: Caroyln Osiek
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Texas Christian University 2009
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Online Access:http://etd.tcu.edu/etdfiles/available/etd-04212009-141303/