A Phone -stylistic Analysis of Forgiveness in New Testament Texts
Keywords:
stylistics , phonological stylistic devices , New Testament texts , forgivenessAbstract
The present study is a stylistic investigation that aims to examine and discuss the stylistic devices—primarily at the phonological level—employed in texts of forgiveness found in the New Testament. The research also seeks to identify the most and least prominent phonological features used within these selected passages.
To achieve this, both qualitative and quantitative research designs were adopted. The study draws upon Leech and Short's stylistic framework (2007), focusing specifically on the phonological level and its associated devices. The analysis is conducted through the description of selected data and the identification of key stylistic tools based on frequency and functional prominence in the texts.
Additionally, statistical results are used to reinforce the findings and support the conclusions derived from the analysis. These findings aim to provide deeper insights into the stylistic patterns that underscore the expression of forgiveness in the New Testament.
