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JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
Published by Association for Scientific Computing, Electronics, and Engineering
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30470641     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31763
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education, Art,
Religion Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics is an open access international, peer reviewed journal publishing high quality, original research that advance civic understanding and dialogue on issues at the intersections of religion and linguistics in public life. Editorial team broadly define religion such as tradition, spirituality, myth, worldview and linguistics such as micro and macro linguistics. Please note this journal only publishes original manuscripts written in English.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
Articles 20 Documents
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Crafting the divine: How metaphors shape religious language Hasselbaink, Jacob Floyd
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i1.11

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This research investigates the various purposes of metaphors in religious discourse. We will investigate the extent to which we can understand metaphorical language as irreducible. First, we will assert that metaphors convey more than just propositional contents. Their goals also frame their imagistic perspective that cannot be limited to a literal paraphrase. Moreover, in situations where plain language fails, they employ metaphors to bridge expression gaps. A detailed metaphorical concept will clarify the function of catachresis. With those metaphors, we can communicate things that we cannot conceptually isolate from a given utterance. Thus, with such analogies, we can transcend the boundaries of our conceptual repertory, which is absolutely essential for religious language. Finally, the results of the previous discussions about how metaphors can't be changed will be looked at in light of the radical view that all statements about God are inherently and irreducibly metaphorical if they are taken seriously.
Politeness maxim representations in Javanese culture: Revitalization strategy to reduce verbal sexual violence Sabrina, Arini; Tur, Ajar Pradika Ananta
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i1.13

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Yogyakarta Province one of which is regarding verbal violence. On the one hand, this fact is truly ironic in light of Yogyakarta's extraordinary reputation as a cultural diorama in Indonesia, which is particularly evident in its politeness identity representations. Conversely, Yogyakarta's Javanese propriety culture called as unggah-ungguh serves as a fundamental potential safeguard for its society through the incorporation of local cultural elements. This unique cultural politeness is also comparable to Leech's Six Maxims of Politeness, which include Tact Maxim, Generosity Maxim, Approbation Maxim, Modesty Maxim, Agreement Maxim, and Sympathy Maxim. This research discusses the relationship between these Maxims and Javanese parenting patterns explained in the books published by the Department of Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, and Population Control of Yogyakarta for teachers and parents in Yogyakarta regarding the importance of polite communication and good behavior that is rooted in Javanese tradition. If the action is strengthened in school to university levels, added with optimal support echoed in the family and community, verbal sexual violence can hopefully diminish.
The role of language in shaping religious practices and beliefs Abd Salaam, Warid Thabrani
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i1.14

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Language is the most potent medium of communication, a conduit for expressing cultural ideals and ambitions, and a tool for preserving culture. Language serves as a crucial instrument for the acquisition and preservation of the identity of a specific group or community. This also influences the interplay between language conflict and theological conflict, as well as its exploitation by specific groups. We must employ language constructively to address the socio-cultural, linguistic, religious, and political requirements of the world. The study emphasizes that language and religion must be utilized positively, particularly in Malaysia, a multi-ethnic nation.
Religion as a context for language contact Nesher, Elinor
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i1.15

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Even though there is a lot of research on religious language, not much research has been done on how language and religion interact when someone is bilingual or multilingual until recently. This chapter initially presents a summary of prior research, predominantly focused on the translation of sacred writings into diverse languages. Some research has already looked into how the spread of religion has affected language, especially when it comes to choosing ceremonial language and writing systems. We examine the linguistic patterns and practices traditionally associated with several religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Quakerism. After that, the chapter talks about the language effects of missionary work in different postcolonial settings, mainly those that have to do with Christian groups. Recent studies have investigated the linguistic effects of connections between regionally dominant languages and dialects and religious practices in various global contexts. The researcher also examines the interplay between immigration and the preservation or alteration of language within religious contexts. The chapter concludes by observing that recent political developments, interest in conversion initiatives for non-Christian religions, and an increasing acknowledgment of the academic validity of language and religion forecast a probable rise in applied linguistic study in this domain.
Language and persuasion in Islamic preaching Rahman, Hafiz Mahmood
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i1.16

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This study examines the linguistic characteristics and persuasive techniques utilized in Islamic sermons, with the objective of enhancing our comprehension of language's function in religious discourse. The study shows the different parts of these sermons that make them more convincing by looking at word choices, sentence structures, rhetorical techniques, emotional appeals, logical arguments, religious authority, and story-telling methods. An analysis comparing various situations and speakers demonstrates differences in language characteristics and persuasive techniques. The results of this study are good for both linguistics and Islamic studies because they give a thorough look at the language used in Islamic sermons and show how important it is for people from different fields to work together to understand religious discourse. More research needs to be done on the linguistic aspects of religious discourse in a variety of settings and traditions. This will help us understand how language affects how beliefs and attitudes are formed in religious settings.
Ideological and spiritual transformation: A critical discourse analysis of Dr. Bilal Phillips’ conversion journey using van Dijk’s model Putra, Debi Akmalindo; Budiwati, Tri Rina; Husna, Mutiara; Afifah, Wiwiek
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i2.18

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This study examines the conversion narrative of Dr. Bilal Phillips using Teun A. van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework. Focusing on semantic structure, social cognition, and social context, the research draws data from a YouTube interview video titled “From Ex-Communist to Islamic Scholar.” The semantic analysis reveals presupposition, detail, and nominalization, while social cognition reflects person, self, and role schemas. The analysis of social context highlights the influence of power and access in shaping discourse. This study shows how digital narratives construct ideological shift and spiritual identities, offering insight into the persuasive power of discourse in religious transformation.
Intonation in a glossolalic corpus: Biological and communicative factors De Dominicis, Amedeo
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i2.19

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This study investigates the suprasegmental properties of glossolalic speech, particularly focusing on intonation patterns observed in a corpus (15 recordings) of glossolalic prayers recorded by 11 native German speakers. Glossolalia, often interpreted as divinely inspired speech, lacks semantic content but exhibits structured phonetic features. An earlier analysis conducted by the corpus owners revealed that glossolalic syllables, although meaningless, follow frequency patterns similar to those of the speakers’ native language. The present study analyzes intonation using the Prosogram script available in Praat, and the results show that the melodic contours primarily follow a falling–falling pattern within breath groups, suggesting a physiological, rather than communicative, origin. This downward F0 trend is interpreted through the lens of Gussenhoven’s biological codes, emphasizing the dominance and finality encoded in such patterns. The corpus was recorded in semi-spontaneous conditions, which is particularly rare in the case of glossolalic speech. The approach adopted in the paper is innovative: it uses a spectrographic and intonation analysis but combines the results with a pragmatic investigation on the communicative intentions of the speakers. Glossolalia is interpreted not as a prayer, but as the imitation of a non-human, divine language.
Language, morality, and modern Islam: A linguistic reframing of ethical challenges in Islamic thought Nesher, Elinor
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i2.20

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This study argues for an urgent reform in Islamic thought, positing that its capacity to address modern challenges is intrinsically linked to the evolution of its religious language. While Sharia is considered eternal, its application requires continuous dynamic interpretation (ijtihad), a process that is fundamentally discursive. This research employs a textual-historical and linguistic-pragmatic analysis to investigate how religious authority, ethical values, and moral norms are constructed, maintained, and contested through language. It examines the linguistic mechanisms such as speech acts, modal verbs, and evaluative language that underpin religious discourse and explores how semantic shifts and innovations respond to issues of globalization, science, and pluralism. The paper concludes by proposing an adaptive ethical-linguistic framework that harmonizes tradition with contemporary innovation, balancing individual moral responsibility with collective Islamic values.
The evolution of Islamic theological discourse in the classical era: A Historical-linguistic perspective Rahman, Hafiz Mahmood
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i2.21

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This work contests the prevailing historiographical belief that political struggle was the principal catalyst for the evolution of classical Islamic theology (‘ilm al-kalām).  This study contends that, although political events offered context, the primary causative cause was the diversity in interpretive procedures, particularly the differing linguistic approaches to the Quranic text.  The prevalent notion that early scholars (ulama mutaqaddimin) adhered strictly to literary literalism is disputed; evidence indicates that many utilized advanced rational, context-sensitive, and semantically complex interpretations.  This article conducts a historical-linguistic examination of how classical theologians interacted with divine discourse through the use of analogy, metaphor, and semantic differentiation.  These linguistic methods were not only rhetorical but also fundamental to essential theological ideas like divine characteristics, human agency, and sin.  The establishment of the Mu'tazilah, Ash'ariyyah, and Maturidiyyah schools illustrates the formation of doctrinal identity through language, while discussions surrounding terminology like as īmān (faith), kufr (disbelief), and qadar (divine decree) reveal significant semantic conflicts within early Islamic discourse.  This study emphasizes linguistic hermeneutics, revealing the underlying discursive dynamics that diversified Islamic thought and demonstrating that classical theology was shaped equally by philological engagement and philosophical or political contestation.
Religious linguistic identity and national values in early education Arini, Mike Marta
Journal of Religion and Linguistics Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JoREL: Journal of Religion and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31763/jorel.v2i2.23

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Indonesia’s pluralism is both a national strength and a source of potential intergroup tension; much of the documented intergroup antagonism among adults (ethnic, religious, and intra-religious) traces back to socialization processes that begin in childhood. This qualitative case study examines how national identity is cultivated in two primary schools in Semarang (one public, one private Islamic) through observation, interviews, and document analysis. Using thematic coding, the study finds that schools deploy an integrated triadic strategy—cognitive, affective, and behavioral—to teach national belonging. Although multiple identities (ethnic, environmental) are fostered, national and religious identities are intentionally foregrounded and strategically linked so they appear complementary rather than competitive. While many school practices successfully promote inclusive identification, outcomes are uneven, highlighting the need for longitudinal research on the durability of school-based identity formation across families and communities.

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