Similes in the Bible (A Compendium) Hardback
by John E. Ziolkowski
Part of the Religions and Discourse series
Hardback
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This book lists all the similes in the Bible in three different versions (Greek, Latin and English), noting especially the variation in the use of introductory words (protheses).
There are over 1000 examples, not counting the predicate and genitive versions, a significant collection. The Introduction discusses the parts and types of similes as well as other similar figures of speech (e.g., analogies, comparisons and metaphors); examples are provided of prothetic (prosthesis expressed: he runs like a panther) and non-prothetic types (prothesis implied: he is [like] a lion in savagery).
The Conclusion points out various aspects of Biblical usage, some differing from those in classical Greek authors (Homer and Plato).
The importance of similes in clarifying difficult concepts while adding grace to the narrative accounts for their popularity in philosophical and religious writers.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:394 pages
- Publisher:Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
- Publication Date:29/12/2021
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- ISBN:9781800796737
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:394 pages
- Publisher:Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
- Publication Date:29/12/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781800796737
