The Metaphorical Use of Language in Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature
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| Author | : Markus Witte |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 517 |
| Release | : 2014-12-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110386233 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3110386232 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Metaphorical Use of Language in Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature by : Markus Witte
Book excerpt: Metaphors are a vital linguistic component of religious speech and serve as a cultural indicator of how groups understand themselves and the world. The essays compiled in this volume analyze the use, function, and structure of metaphors in Jewish writings from the Hellenistic-Roman period (including the works of Philo and the texts of Qumran), as well as in apocryphal early Christian texts and inscriptions.
