Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Caird, G. B. 1917-1984.

The language and imagery of the Bible / G.B. Caird. - viii, 280 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Pt. 1: General -- The uses and abuses of language -- The meaning of meaning -- Changes of meaning -- Opacity, vagueness and ambiguity -- Hebrew idiom and Hebrew thought -- The Septuagint -- Pt. 2: Metaphor -- Literal and non-literal -- Comparative language I : simile and metaphor -- Comparative language II : special forms -- Anthropomorphism -- Linguistic awareness -- Pt. 3: History, myth and eschatology -- Language and history -- The language of myth -- The language of eschatology.

ISBN: 0664213782 9780664213787

LCCN: 79027586

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: (AMICUS)000001362771

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Language, style.
Bible. English --Versions.
Bible. English --Versions--New English.
Bible - Language, style., cn.
Bible.
Bible--Language, style.

LC Class. No.: BS537 / .C33 1980

Dewey Class. No.: 220.6