Det svenska Israel : Myt och retorik i Haquin Spegels predikokonst
Nils Ekedahl
This dissertation deals with the art of preaching Haquin Spegel (1645-1714) from a political and rhetorical perspective. was one leading churchmen during period Carolingian autocratic rule. He close to Karl XI had good contacts Court elite. The contains analyses number Spegel's sermons. theoretical points departure include in part theory `confessionalization' as basic feature culture Early Modern times, emphasis classical rhetoric on persuasive functions language. concept confessionalization is used place sermons context; terminology describe their linguistic formulation.The first two chapters deal speeches held connection official manifestations regime, among them, celebration memory adoption Confessio Augustana national Confession coronation XII 1697. A prime these figurative interpretation history myth Sweden latterday counterpart Israel Old Testament, well theocratic teachings divine authority royal power. purpose was, however, not only convey certain ideas, but also stimulate emotional engagement listeners persuade them live accordance confessional morality How attempted achieve this examined following chapters. One devoted his Passion, moralizing presentation which analysed against background Lutheran meditation practice. other chapter funeral for public officials service state wives. regular latter are reminders about subject's duty obey authorities work country 'the general good'. In concluding results textual analysis placed within wider perspective autocracy it shown how can be understood factor spreading confessionally stamped bound people God promoted maintenance social discipline subjects.