The rhetoric of using proverbs in conflict situations : the cases of a biblical text and an African proverb

The use of proverbs is often prompted by a conflict situation or problematic circumstances. Proverbs can serve a variety of functions in such conflict situations. Proverbs can be used to inflame or defuse conflicts. In addition, proverbs can also be used to introduce completely new frameworks, resul...

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Main Author: Heerden, Schalk Willem van (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2003
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2003, Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Pages: 730-744
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)