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Matthew Pawlak
Scholar of New Testament studies and author of Sarcasm in Paul's Letters (Cambridge University Press, 2023), specializing in rhetoric, irony, and early Christian texts.
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Matthew Pawlak, "Sarcasm in Paul's Letters" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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Matthew Pawlak, a New Testament scholar and author specializing in sarcasm in ancient texts, delves into the nuanced use of sarcasm in Paul's letters. He reveals how sarcasm shapes our understanding of Paul's relationships with early Christian communities. Pawlak discusses the linguistic signals of sarcasm in ancient Greek, analyzes specific instances from Galatians and Romans, and contrasts semantic and pragmatic approaches to irony. He also touches on the broader implications of humor and trust in early Christianity, making a compelling case for sarcasm’s rhetorical role.
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