The paradox between appearance and truth in Ephrem the Syrian’s Hymn de Crucifixione IV
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Botha, Philippus Jacobus
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Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria
Abstract
The presence and literary function of certain polarities in this
particular hymn are investigated. It concerns polarities formed by
the contrast between what was visible during the trial and
crucifixion of Christ and what was believed by the Christian
community who created and used these hymns to be the truth. It is
found that Ephrem expressed the polarities in the form of ironic
paradoxes. These paradoxes were supposed to strengthen the unity
of the Christian community by focusing on the increase in honour
of Christ during what seemed to be a process of shaming him.
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Ephrem the Syrian, De Crucifixione IV, Paradox
Sustainable Development Goals
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Botha, PJ 2002, 'The paradox between appearance and truth in Ephrem the Syrian’s Hymn de Crucifixione IV', Acta Patristica et Byzantina, vol. 13, pp. 34-49. [http://journals.sabinet.co.za/ej/ejour_patris.html]