LEXICAL-SEMANTIC AND STYLISTIC IMPACT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT ON LANGUAGE CULTURE: AN ANALYSIS OF CATHOLIC TRANSLATION

Abstract

This study, from a lexical-semantic and stylistic perspective, analyzes the contribution of religion to language. The catholic religion contributes to language by enriching it with words and expressions. If religion had not existed, such words and expressions would never have been heard and used. The qualitative method was used to analyze the depth of the language in the Catholic Bible – N.T. The collected analyses come from a close reading of the Bible, interpreting its meaning for that period, but their usefulness is also relevant today. The analyses of some collected passages belong to different genres, mainly narrative, poetic, and doctrinal texts. The findings and outcomes of this manuscript emphasize that the Bible (New Testament) is not only a divine message but also rich in literary figures and nuances. People often overlook this aspect, but this study highlights it perfectly. Also, through this analysis, those who read this manuscript will become more aware of its rich literary and linguistic features than before.

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