Evoking Story for Transformation

""Much has been written on the use of the scriptural quotations in the New Testament, but this book breaks new ground by introducing Speech Act Theory into the discussion. This is illustrated in two stimulating case studies (Ps 116:10 and Ps 110:1), which bring fresh insights into old debates about authorial intention and respect for context. Highly recommended."" --Steve Moyise, Former Professor of New Testament, University of Chichester ""Nixon's study offers an innovative investigation of the use of Jewish scriptures in the New Testament through the lens of Speech Act Theory. Very few have articulated, with as much methodological rigor, how New Testament authors hoped to transform their audiences through the use of these texts. This is an important contribution to recent discussions surrounding intertextuality and the use of Speech Act Theory in New Testament studies. I highly recommend!"" --Justin Winzenburg, Professor of New Testament, Crown College ""The New Testament cites the Old Testament, and theories abound as to how best to understand such references. In the midst of such interpretive chaos, Nixon offers what is both a survey of scholarship and her own compelling methodology (framed especially by Speech Act Theory) before demonstrating its application. Especially persuasive are her hermeneutic of author-reader cooperation and her insistence on the perlocutionary effect of reader transformation."" --Holly Beers, Associate Professor of New Testament, Westmont College