Textual Vision of Ibn Jenni

Abstract

This research deals with a modern term which came to text science (textual studies) by an Arab scholar, Ibn Jenni, because of his impact in all aspects of linguistic studies that include grammar, morphology, phonetics and literature and because of his mature views and analyses. Through an exploration of literature, it was noted that Ibn Jenni’s views and analyses constitute an integrated and interdisciplinary system of knowledge which qualifies them to be a model for textual studies.            

The study consists of an introduction and three parts, all of which traced what could be regarded as references to the essence of the text and standards of the text. The goal of the research was crystalized in a conclusion showing a number of results the most important of which is that there are many references that can form a textual view of Ibn Jenni beyond sentence horizon. For example, he deals with coherence of the parts of speech when he uses a number of terms such as: linking, correlation, communication power, intensity of communication, nodes, etc. Also, he does not merely deal with the speech event, but he refers in many places to the circumstances surrounding it. This is what scholars call the context of the situation. Ibn Jenni also dealt with the author of the text and the clarity of his purpose, as well as the addressee and his reception of the text. This is what can be considered the basis for what is known in text studies as intent and acceptance. Other results are stated at the end of the search paper.