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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |