Dictionary of Biblical ImageryLeland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III InterVarsity Press, 11/05/2010 - 1058 من الصفحات
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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... meaning . It is more laden with meaning than simply the connotations of the straight image . In the overwhelming majority of cases , symbolism emerges as a shared language in a culture . In other words ... means is even more common . Here ,
... means , without ever telling us what kind of literal horn we should picture . Some back issues of National Geographic will give us more help than the commentaries , with their pictures of rams butting each other with their horns or a ...
... means “ the father of peace ” ) . His crimes of murder and conspiracy were long premeditated- years in each case . Yet David's affection for Absalom was so great that in his grief he wailed , " If only I had died instead of you - O ...
... means clearly , the existence of an afterlife of some sort . ) Saul requests Samuel to be called up so that he can ask him how he might defeat the Philis- tines , since God has turned his back on him ( 1 Sam 28:15 ) . Samuel's reply is ...
... means to pour or rub * oil on a person or thing . Rooted in OT culture the practice of anointing in the Bible symbolizes various kinds of special recognition shown to places ( Gen 28:18 ) ; * temple and its furnishings ( Ex 40 : 9-10 ) ...