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The Meaning of Irony Origin and Development of Irony Toward a Definition Some Type The Functions of Irony The Author and Audience of Irny Uses of Irony Conclusion Local Irony : The Socratic Christ and His Little Children Irony of the Johannine Jesus Irony of the Disciples Local Irony: Words from the Dark False Claims to Knowledge False Assumptions Accusations Suggestions of Belief Unconscious prophecy and Testimony Conclusion Extended Irony Ironic Characterization Irony of Identity Ironic imagery Irony of the Gospel Sustained Narrative Irony: Two Case Studies The Man Born Blind The Trial of Jesus:18:28__ 19:16, 19-22 Irony and the Johannine Context Irony and the Johannine Milieu Irony and the Johannine Duality Irony and the Johannine Community