God, Language and Scripture: Reading the Bible in the Light of General Linguistics - Couverture souple

Silva, Moisés

 
9780310409519: God, Language and Scripture: Reading the Bible in the Light of General Linguistics

Synopsis

The primary aim of God, Language and Scripture is to provide guidance in the use of biblical languages. Secondarily this volume initiates the reader to the wonders and workings of language and points out how language is often misused, especially in regard to the Bible. This volume, however, in no way anticipates all the ways of mishandling language. Silva's emphasis is on "global" rather than detailed concerns (though selected specific examples are used) of how language is misused. The book includes an account of the birth and growth of modern linguistics, an appreciation of its interdisciplinary character, particularly its ties with literary criticism, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and science. It surveys all levels of language description, but emphasizes the semantic and stylistic aspects of grammar and syntax, vocabulary, and discourse. In addition, it considers the transmission of the Bible (textual criticism and translation) as a mode of linguistic communication and interpretive process.

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À propos de l?auteur

Moisés Silva taught biblical studies at Westmont College, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of eight books and the revising editor of the Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible.

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9780851115047: God, Language and Scripture: Reading the Bible in the Light of General Linguistics

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0851115047 ISBN 13 :  9780851115047
Editeur : Apollos, 1991
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