The Apocalypse of Isaiah Metaphorically Speaking : A Study of the Use, Function and Significance of Metaphors in Isaiah24-27
Overview
The analysis of metaphors constitutes an ideal point of entry
into the exegesis of Biblical Hebrew poetic texts because it forces the exegete
to examine the said text from a variety of perspectives. How can one discern the
presence of metaphorical speech? What are the various types of metaphorical
speech available to and employed by the biblical poet? How does the structure of
a piece of Hebrew poetry carry its metaphorical dimensions? How did the biblical
poet make use of the various types of metaphor and to what end? Can we
ultimately gain access to the poet's meaning? The present study endeavours
to provide at least a partial answer to these questions. In maintaining focus on
the biblical text, moreover, the author hopes to anchor some of the abstractions
of metaphorical theory with chosen examples taken from the so-called
'Apocalypse of Isaiah'. The Hebrew prophets constitute fertile ground
in their use of metaphorical language for speaking the unspeakable, especially
concerning the relationship between the people and God.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789042908888
- ISBN-10: 9042908882
- Publisher: Peeters
- Publish Date: August 2000
- Dimensions: 9.74 x 6.38 x 1.26 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.94 pounds
- Page Count: 453
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