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1 online resource (xvi, 247 pages .) |
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Biblical interpretation series ; v. 127 |
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Biblical interpretation series ; v. 127.
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| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Index of Diagrams and Illustrations; Abbreviations; Chapter One Introduction; Chapter Two Towards a Complementary Approach to Biblical Metaphor Exegesis; A Clarification of Terminology; Navigating through Theories and Approaches to Metaphor; Complementary Theories of Meaning; Chapter Three Setting Psalm 18 in Context; Authorship and Date; Unity, Form and Composition; Sitz im Leben; Sitz im Buch i) Psalm 18 in Book I of the Psalter; Sitz im Buch ii) The Song of David in the Books of Samuel; Chapter Four Translation and Exegesis of Psalm 18.1, 2-7 |
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Words and Pictures in Verse 1Words and Pictures in Verses 2-3; Interpretation: vv. 2-3; Words and Pictures in Verses 4-7; Interpretation: vv. 4-7; Chapter Five Translation and Exegesis of Psalm 18.8-20; Words and Pictures in Verses 8-16; Interpretation: vv. 8-16; Words and Pictures in Verses 17-20; Interpretation: vv. 17-20; Chapter Six Translation and Exegesis of Psalm 18.21-30; Words and Pictures in Verses 21-25; Interpretation: vv. 21-25; Words and Pictures in Verses 26-30; Interpretation: vv. 26-30; Chapter Seven Translation and Exegesis of Psalm 18.31-37 |
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Words and Pictures in Verses 31-37Interpretation: vv. 31-37; Chapter Eight Translation and Exegesis of Psalm 18.38-51; Words and Pictures in Verses 38-46; Interpretation: vv. 38-46; Words and Pictures in Verses 47-51; Interpretation: vv. 47-51; Chapter Nine Interwoven Threads in Psalm 18; Metaphorical Interplay; A Re-assessment of Psalm 18's Unity; Metaphors in a Different Frame: The Purpose(s) of Psalm 18; Chapter Ten Conclusions; Bibliography; Index of Subjects; Index of Authors; Index of Textual References |
| Summary |
In Psalm 18 in Words and Pictures: A Reading Through Metaphor, Alison Gray offers new insights into the psalm's translation and interpretation, by paying particular attention to the poet's metaphors and other forms of verbal art |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Psalms, XVIII -- Language, style
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Bible. Psalms, XVIII -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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| Subject |
Metaphor in the Bible.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Old Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Wisdom Literature.
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Language and languages -- Style
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Metaphor in the Bible
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9004263217 |
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9789004263215 |
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