Madison N. Pierce
The Perfect Tense-Form and the Son of Man in John 3.13: Developments in Greek Grammar as a Viable Solution to the Timing of the Ascent and Descent
Pierce, Madison N.; Reynolds, Benjamin E.
Authors
Benjamin E. Reynolds
Abstract
The perfect tense-form verb ἀναβέβηκεν in John 3.13 is usually interpreted in light of traditional verb theory, as a ‘past action with present results’. This interpretation introduces an apparent problematic chronology in that the Son of Man ascends before descending; however, recent developments in Greek grammar, particularly verbal aspect theory, provide a viable solution to this grammatical ‘problem’ and indicate that the Son of Man's descent precedes his ascent.
Citation
Pierce, M. N., & Reynolds, B. E. (2014). The Perfect Tense-Form and the Son of Man in John 3.13: Developments in Greek Grammar as a Viable Solution to the Timing of the Ascent and Descent. New Testament Studies, 60(1), 149-155. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0028688513000301
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2014 |
Deposit Date | Apr 22, 2014 |
Journal | New Testament Studies |
Print ISSN | 0028-6885 |
Electronic ISSN | 1469-8145 |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 60 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 149-155 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0028688513000301 |
Keywords | Gospel of John, Verbal aspect theory, Greek grammar, Son of Man, Ascent, Perfect tense. |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1434829 |
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