Scriptures and the Guidance of Language
Title | Scriptures and the Guidance of Language PDF eBook |
Author | Steven G. Smith |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 329 |
Release | 2018-10-18 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1108650724 |
In this book, Steven G. Smith focuses on the guidance function in language and scripture and evaluates the assumptions and ideals of scriptural religion in global perspective. He brings to language studies a new pragmatic emphasis on the shared modeling of life-in-the-world by communicators constantly depending on each other's guidance. Using concepts of axiality and axialization derived from Jaspers' description of the 'Axial Age', he shows the essential role of scripture in the historical progress of communicative action. This volume clarifies the formative power of scriptures in religions of the 'world religion' type and brings scripture into philosophy of religion as a major cross-cultural category of study, thereby helping philosophy of religion find a needed cross-cultural footing.
Listening to the Language of the Bible
Title | Listening to the Language of the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Lois Tverberg |
Publisher | |
Pages | 174 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Bible |
ISBN | 9780974948201 |
The Bible speaks in words and phrases that come from a very different culture, place, and time. Hebraic ideas and imagery may sound foreign to our ears, but when we enter the minds of its ancient authors, we discover great new depth and meaning for our lives.
Knowing the Bible 101
Title | Knowing the Bible 101 PDF eBook |
Author | Bruce Bickel |
Publisher | Harvest House Publishers |
Pages | 338 |
Release | 2003-07-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0736912614 |
With extensive biblical knowledge and a fresh, contemporary perspective, Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz provide an easy-to-understand approach to God's written message as they: provide a user-friendly overview of the origin, themes, and context of the Bible pack in maps, references, learning aids, and useful details reveal God's love and plan of salvation for humankind encourage study with a personal three month plan This is a must-have resource for readers who have been planning to get serious about Bible study—longtime believers, new Christians, Bible study leaders, and even seekers who want to read the Bible for the first time. Formerly titled Bruce & Stan's® Guide to the Bible.
God, Language and Scripture
Title | God, Language and Scripture PDF eBook |
Author | Moises Silva |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 2010-09-08 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310877431 |
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. 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.
Scriptures and the Guidance of Language
Title | Scriptures and the Guidance of Language PDF eBook |
Author | Steven G. Smith |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 329 |
Release | 2018-10-18 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1108473210 |
Focusing on the guidance function in scripture and in language generally, this book evaluates scriptural religion in global perspective.
For the Strength of Youth
Title | For the Strength of Youth PDF eBook |
Author | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Publisher | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Pages | 62 |
Release | 1965 |
Genre | Mormon Church |
ISBN | 1465107665 |
OUR DEAR YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN, we have great confidence in you. You are beloved sons and daughters of God and He is mindful of you. You have come to earth at a time of great opportunities and also of great challenges. The standards in this booklet will help you with the important choices you are making now and will yet make in the future. We promise that as you keep the covenants you have made and these standards, you will be blessed with the companionship of the Holy Ghost, your faith and testimony will grow stronger, and you will enjoy increasing happiness.
The Christian Guide to a Right Understanding of the Sacred Scriptures
Title | The Christian Guide to a Right Understanding of the Sacred Scriptures PDF eBook |
Author | John Samuel Thompson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 1826 |
Genre | Bible |
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