God, language, and Scripture : reading the Bible in the light of general linguistics / Moisés Silva.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Silva, Moisés.

Series:

Foundations of contemporary interpretation ; v. 4.

Foundations of contemporary interpretation ; v. 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Language, style.

Bible.

Language and languages--Religious aspects.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

160 pages ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan Pub. House, [1990]

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 147) and indexes.

ISBN:

0310409519

OCLC:

21373371