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God, Language and Scripture by Moisés Silva

God, Language and Scripture

Reading the Bible in the Light of General Linguistics

Moisés Silva

Zondervan Academic · Print & ebook · January 29, 1991

The primary aim of God, Language and Scripture is to provide guidance in the use of biblical languages.

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Biblical Language Study, Exegesis & Hermeneutics, Theology
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Zondervan Academic, January 29, 1991

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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.

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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.

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  • New Testament Studies
  • Exegesis & Hermeneutics
  • Bible Study Guides
Authors
Moisés Silva
Publisher
Zondervan Academic
Published
January 29, 1991
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
New Testament Studies