Old Testament Conceptual Metaphors and the Christology of Luke's Gospel

by Gregory R. Lanier

Book Overview

Extensive scholarship has been devoted to Jesus' depiction in the Gospels, and how such depiction is influenced by the Old Testament. Gregory R. Lanier presents a newcase for the importance of conceptual metaphor, arguing that the Gospel of Luke employs certain metaphors reflected in Israel's traditions-such as "horn of salvation," "dawn from on high," "mother bird gathering Jerusalem's children," and "crushing stone"-in order to portray the identity...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 056768105X
• ISBN13: 9780567681058
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"