Consumers of culture in the modern world - whether high culture or
popular culture - discover before long that the Bible, its tales
and its characters and its idioms, is woven into the culture. Most
of us wish we knew the Bible better, and are often at a loss to
know what the biblical source or reference is to phrases or ideas
we encounter. The editors of this unique volume have seen the need
for an easy-to-use reference guide for those needing to track down
information on characters, phrases, places, and concepts
originating in the Bible. They assembled 200 scholars to write 1000
encyclopaedia entries on such biblical backgrounds to Western
culture. The contributors to the volume have in mind readers
without the specialization of formal biblical studies, and even
those not familiar with the Bible's basic content. The presentation
is twofold: entries begin with discussion of biblical terms in
their original settings, and then illustrate occasions when those
terms reappear in later cultural artefacts. This volume is then a
dictionary of the reception of the Bible in later Western artistic
and intellectual expression. There is a great deal here to explore
and discover; turning these pages will prove illuminating not only
as an introduction to biblical literature but also as a
demonstration of the Bible's persistent contributions to our
cultural heritage.
General
Imprint: |
Sheffield Phoenix Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2012 |
First published: |
October 2012 |
Editors: |
Mary Ann Beavis
• Michael J Gilmour
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 34mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Laminated cover
|
Pages: |
642 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-907534-79-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-907534-79-2 |
Barcode: |
9781907534799 |
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