Language and Imagery of the Bible

by George Bradford Caird

Book Overview

'A very vigorous, detailed and illuminating study of the uses of language, especially of figurative language, in scripture' - Amos N. Wilder, Journal of Biblical Literature

The Language and Imagery of the Bible brings the discipline of literary studies to bear on Biblical studies, investigating the various ways in which language us used, demonstrating the non-literal character of much bible language, and arguing that biblical authors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715615793
• ISBN13: 9780715615799
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant, essential reading

Anyone serious about studying the bible will appreciate this book. A masterful and cogent overview of how to approach the bible as a book, but also so much more. Cuts through the quasi-intellectual arguments about taking the text literally or metaphorically, leading to a real grown up's approach to understanding inspiration.