Go Figure!: An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible

by Julia Hans

Book Overview

How can I tell if a Bible verse is literal or figurative? What's the difference between metaphor and metonymy? How can I understand a parable? And what's the function of figurative language anyway?

Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible answers these and other questions about figurative language used in Scripture. With its blend of scholarship and humor, the book appeals to a variety of students. For newcomers, it serves...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1973632187
• ISBN13: 9781973632184
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"