Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible - Paperback
Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible - Paperback
Description
by Julia Hans (Author)
How do you know if a Bible verse should be read literally or figuratively? What separates a metaphor from a metonymy? How can you approach interpreting a parable? Why does the Bible use figurative language at all?
Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible answers these and other questions about figurative language used in Scripture. Written for both newcomers and seasoned students, the book blends scholarship and humor to guide readers through figures of speech in the Bible. Students new to the topic gain accessible explanations, while more experienced readers benefit from detailed endnotes, a bibliography, an introduction, and appendices for deeper study. Contemporary examples make the content relatable across generations.
Unique Features of this Book:
* More than 1200 Bible verses
* Topical arrangement
* Expanded definitions
* Original research from various disciplines
* Examples from popular culture
* Examples from the Scriptures
* Annotated bibliography
* Scriptures index
* Original essay
* Q and A's
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