A Christianity Today 1999 Book of the Year!Every reader of the Bible has encountered the powerful, comforting and sometimes puzzling imagery of Scripture. These concrete pictures with their hidden force have struck sharp and lasting impressions on our minds. Their imprint has etched itself on the language and grammar of Christian faith and Western culture.Why then do traditional Bible dictionaries and reference works offer so little help to explorers of the Bible's galaxy of verbal pictures? They excel in describing the climate, borders and location of Galilee or Sinai. But they are often blind to the artistic expressions and deaf to the musical meanings that echo from within the world of the biblical text.The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery is the first contemporary reference work dedicated to exploring the images, symbols, motifs, metaphors and literary patterns found in the Bible. More than that, it examines the Bible's universal archetypes or master images--including the plot motifs and character types that recur throughout life, literature and the Bible.This unique dictionary explores the dazzling variety in which the Word of God comes dressed in clothes of everyday life. It traces the trail of images from Eden to the New Jerusalem. It captures the plotted patterns of biblical narrative. It surveys the imaged texture of each book of the Bible. In short, The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery is an inviting, enlightening and indispensable companion to the reading, study, contemplation and enjoyment of the Bible.
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Great Book for anyone seeking more spiritual revelation:
Yes this book took some time arriving at my house but the book is great for dreamers and people who have visions and for anybody desiring to get spiritual insight and revelation about certain things in the world and the Bible. This book will give you great elaborative Bible study and awesome spiritual insight!!
wonderful book:
such a terrific and unparalleled book. it is information i learned in college yet in such a wealth. yet, it is concise enough to avoid unnecessary reading to pull desired information. it is, of course, not exhaustive, which would be an exhaustive task. however, i anxiously await any further volumes including those concepts not yet included.
Great tool!:
This is one of the greatest investments I've made toward my personal Bible-study life. This tool provides incredible insight into the imagery used in the Bible that lead to many "ah ha" moments. I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking to get more out of their study of the Bible at an accessible level.
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery:
This is a great work. I am currently using it for my study of Song of Songs. I highly recommend it.
