A Rhetorical Perspective on the Sentence Sayings of the ...

2. Jesus’ sayings and parables cut against the social and religious grain. 3. Jesus’ sayings and parables surprise and shock: they characteristically . call for a reversal of roles or frustrate ordinary, everyday . expectations. 4. Jesus’ sayings and parables are often characterized by . exaggeration, humor, and paradox. 5. ................
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