The Metaphorical Use of Language in Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature
| Author | : Markus Witte |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 565 |
| Release | : 2015-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783110386233 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3110386232 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (232 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Metaphorical Use of Language in Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature by : Markus Witte
Download or read book The Metaphorical Use of Language in Deuterocanonical and Cognate Literature written by Markus Witte and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.