Metaphorical Argumentation in 1 Clement: The Life Journey and Competition Metaphors

Reichel J (2025)

Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes

Publication year: 2025

Publisher: BRILL

Edited Volumes: 1 Clement as an Argumentative Text

Series: Novum Testamentum, Supplements

Pages Range: 212-235

ISBN: 9789004742062

DOI: 10.1163/9789004742062_012

Abstract

This paper examines the use of metaphors in arguments in 1 Clement by looking at the specific examples of life journey and competition metaphors. By employing two conceptual metaphors LIFE IS A PATH and LIFE IS A COMPETITION, the author of 1 Clement argues that the Corinthians should eliminate their strife and repent and return to their former way of life. First Clement uses the conceptualizing potential of those metaphors and their silent presuppositions to accomplish this goal. Whereas life-journey metaphors are scattered throughout the epistle and constitute a consistent picture, the competition metaphor is concentrated in 1 Clem 5:1–7:1. The study of the passages containing these metaphors illuminates their argumentative power.

Authors with CRIS profile

Jonathan Reichel Lehrstuhl für Neues Testament II (Literatur und Geschichte des Urchristentums)

How to cite

APA:

Reichel, J. (2025). Metaphorical Argumentation in 1 Clement: The Life Journey and Competition Metaphors. In 1 Clement as an Argumentative Text. (pp. 212-235). BRILL.

MLA:

Reichel, Jonathan. "Metaphorical Argumentation in 1 Clement: The Life Journey and Competition Metaphors." 1 Clement as an Argumentative Text. BRILL, 2025. 212-235.

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