Similes in the Bible : a compendium / John E. Ziolkowski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ziolkowski, John E., author.

Series:

Religions and discourse ; v. 63.

Religions and discourse ; volume 63

Language:

English

Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Latin

Subjects (All):

Bible--Language, style.

Bible.

Simile.

Physical Description:

xii, 385 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Peter Lang, [2022]

Language Note:

Text in English, Greek, and Latin.

Summary:

"This book lists all the similes in the Bible in three different versions (Greek, Latin and English), noting especially the variation in the use of introductory words (protheses). There are over 1000 examples, not counting the predicate and genitive versions, a significant collection. The Introduction discusses the parts and types of similes as well as other similar figures of speech (e.g., analogies, comparisons and metaphors); examples are provided of prothetic (prothesis expressed: he runs like a panther) and non-prothetic types (prothesis implied: he is [like] a lion in savagery). The Conclusion points out various aspects of Biblical usage, some differing from those in classical Greek authors (Homer and Plato). The importance of similes in clarifying difficult concepts while adding grace to the narrative accounts for their popularity in philosophical and religious writers"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version: Ziolkowski, John E. Similes in the Bible

ISBN:

9781800796737

1800796730

OCLC:

1286072483

Publisher Number:

99989752667