Similes in the Bible (A Compendium) (Hardcover, New edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Religions and Discourse, 63
Release date:	December 2021
First published:	2022
Authors:	John E Ziolkowski
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	394
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-80079-673-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > General Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion Promotions
LSN:	1-80079-673-0
Barcode:	9781800796737

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