Language is not only the centerpiece of our everyday lives, but
it gives significance to all that we do. It also reflects and
reveals our all-sustaining Creator, whose providential governance
extends to the intricacies of language. Writes Vern Poythress, "God
controls and specifies the meaning of each word-not only in English
but in Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Italian, and every other language.
When, in our modernism or postmodernism, we drop him from our
account of language, our words suddenly become a prison that keeps
us from the truth rather than opening doors to the truth. But we
will use our words more wisely if we come to know God and
understand him in relation to our language."
It is such biblically informed insights that make In the Beginning
Was the Word especially valuable. Words are important to us all,
and this book-written at a level that presupposes no knowledge of
linguistics-develops a positive, God-centered view of language. In
his interaction with multiple disciplines Poythress offers plenty
of application, not just for scholars and church leaders but for
any Christian thinking carefully about his speech.
General
Imprint: |
Crossway Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2009 |
First published: |
November 2009 |
Authors: |
Vern S Poythress
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
415 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4335-0179-1 |
Categories: |
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General
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LSN: |
1-4335-0179-1 |
Barcode: |
9781433501791 |
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