Salas Rashid – OralityTalks https://oralitytalks.net Journal • Webinar • Forum Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:21:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://oralitytalks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-OralityTalks-Icon-Gray-32x32.png Salas Rashid – OralityTalks https://oralitytalks.net 32 32 228068180 From Silence to Sign: Emotional Exegesis and Oral Hermeneutics in Pakistan Sign Language https://oralitytalks.net/from-silence-to-sign/ https://oralitytalks.net/from-silence-to-sign/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:10:00 +0000 https://oralitytalks.net/?p=2640 This paper explores the intersection of emotion, sign language, and oral hermeneutics within the Pakistani Deaf community, highlighting the integral role of emotional expression in interpreting Scripture through Pakistan Sign Language (PSL). Drawing on personal experience and emerging scholarship, the study argues that sign language is not merely a visual form of communication, but a fully embodied oral-visual language rich in emotional and theological meaning. It highlights the role of emotional and linguistic markers, facial expressions, and body movements in conveying biblical narratives, emphasizing the concept of “emotional exegesis,” which involves interpreting Scripture through the lens of emotional expression. The paper also examines emotional triggers and their role in making biblical stories resonate personally with Deaf audiences. By applying oral hermeneutics and embracing multisensory communication, the research advocates for more inclusive and effective ministry practices that honor the lived experiences and linguistic realities of Deaf communities. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how Scripture can be faithfully and powerfully communicated in a non-written, emotion-centered modality.

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