{"product_id":"zondervan-dictionary-of-biblical-imagery-paperback","title":"Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn a. Beck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning the meaning and significance of biblical images will revolutionize your grasp of the Bible as a whole. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScripture is packed with symbolic imagery and metaphors: looms, donkeys, water cisterns, grapes, sackcloth--all carry symbolic or emotional weight that sharpens the broader picture of the passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe biblical authors used their reality to enhance the impact of their message on the audience around them, and the language they used is rich with meaning. The words might be familiar today, but the cultural connotations of things like manna, millstones, or myrrh might be missed by contemporary Christians and might cause us to lose the fullest significance of the Bible passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery\u003c\/em\u003e surveys the use and connotations of familiar images in the Bible to illustrate the intricate and subtle ways they're put to work in the text. The types of entries include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural artifacts from the biblical world (such as arrow or sandal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents of natural history (such as fox or fig tree)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed places (such as Mount Sinai or Nazareth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents of Israel's physical geography (such as mountain or wilderness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach entry describes an image's characteristics, appearance, intended use, and cultural connotations, as well as the rhetorical impact of its use in the Bible. As you read, you'll begin to understand things like why Jesus called for us to become the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esalt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of the earth, why \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003edew\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was a controversial topic in Bible times, and why a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eroof\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e might be mentioned to draw attention to a violation of expected norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith accessible, well-illustrated entries and numerous full color visuals, \u003cem\u003eThe Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspiring portal into the biblical world for any student of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766250438944,"sku":"9780310132943","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/77704ba0ea931c9cbb6300f96c387626.webp?v=1780288259","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zondervan-dictionary-of-biblical-imagery-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}