Similes in the Bible (A Compendium)
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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 (prosthesis 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.
Author Biography:
John E. Ziolkowski received his BA from Duke University (1958) and his PhD from the University of North Carolina (1963). He taught Greek, Latin and classics in translation at the George Washington University for forty years (1967-2007) and served as Chairman of the Classics Department for almost half that time. His publications have been on Thucydides, Roman musical instruments, and the classical tradition. Since retirement he has published studies on similes in Plato and Homer. He has given many public and professional lectures on literary subjects as well as classical influences on the public architecture of Washington, D. C.
Release date Australia
December 29th, 2021
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Pages
394
Edition
New edition
Audience
- Professional & Vocational
ISBN-13
9781800796737
Product ID
35630941
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