Benjamin Pehrson- Master of Arts
- Lecturer at SIL International
Benjamin Pehrson
- Master of Arts
- Lecturer at SIL International
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Introduction
I am currently a PhD candidate in Linguistics at Leiden University, writing a grammar of a previously undocumented Torricelli language in northcentral New Guinea, the Goiniri dialect of Onnele (Northern One). My greatest interest is in the area of Discourse Grammar, but my thesis will include a full spectrum of chapters on phonology, morphology, and syntax.
Current institution
Additional affiliations
April 2016 - present
July 2007 - May 2020
January 2003 - present
Education
July 2000 - June 2010
Dallas International University (formerly GIAL)
Field of study
- Applied Linguistics
August 1998 - December 2002
Wheaton College Graduate School
Field of study
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Bible & Theology, Missions & Intercultural Studies
August 1992 - May 1996
Houghton College
Field of study
- Biblical Studies, Linguistics, Intercultural Relations
Publications
Publications (2)
A longstanding debate continues regarding coherent structure in the Koine Greek
New Testament Letter of James. I argue that multiple linguistic perspectives confirm the
central theme of trust in divine grace and mercy as foundational to Christian behavior.
Applying Lakoff and Johnson’s cognitive semantics theory to James, a faith-journey
conceptual...
This thesis represents a holistic approach to inner-biblical allusions. A method for analyzing allusions is developed and applied to the text of Jas. 3:1-12. I then consider how the proposed allusions should be communicated in modern translations of the Bible. Thus, apparent discrepancies in the text are resolved through recognition of James's allu...
