Dictionary of Biblical ImageryLeland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman
Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful, comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture. Why then do traditional Bible dictionaries and reference works offer so little help to explorers of the Bible's galaxy of verbal pictures? They excel in describing the climate, borders and location of Galilee or Sinai. But they are often blind to the artistic expressions and deaf to the musical meanings that echo from within the world of the biblical text. The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery is the first contemporary reference work dedicated to exploring the images, symbols, motifs, metaphors and literary patterns found in the Bible. More than that, it examines the Bible's universal archetypes or master images--including the plot motifs and character types that recur throughout life, literature and the Bible. This unique dictionary explores the dazzling variety in which the Word of God comes dressed in clothes of everyday life. It traces the trail of images from Eden to the New Jerusalem. It captures the plotted patterns of biblical narrative. It surveys the imaged texture of each book of the Bible. In short, The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery is an inviting, enlightening and indispensable companion to the reading, study, contemplation and enjoyment of the Bible. |
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... Bible in exploring the fascinating and varied world of the imagery , metaphors and archetypes of the Bible . It appeared that conventional Bible dictionaries and encyclopedias provided little help in this area . For those whose Bibles ...
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... Bible better with the aid of a dictionary that helps us to see what is literally in the biblical text and to understand its significance and meaning . Stated another way , we will miss a lot of what the Bible contains if we do not see ...
... Bible , therefore , we need to learn to ask two questions : ( 1 ) What is the literal picture ? ( 2 ) What does this image evoke ? Answering the first question will insure that we have allowed the Bible to speak to our “ right brain ...
... Bible have dropped out of circulation since ancient times , having them identified will enable us to see patterns and meanings in the Bible that would otherwise remain obscure . Although motifs are more likely to revolve around plot or ...
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Dictionary of Biblical Imagery Leland Ryken,James C. Wilhoit,Tremper Longman III No preview available - 1998 |
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery Leland Ryken,Tremper Longman,Daniel G. Reid No preview available - 1998 |