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Dictionary of biblical imagery / general editors, Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III ; consulting editors, Colin Duriez, Douglas Penney, Daniel G. Reid. - 1 online resource (xxi, 1058 pages) : illustrations.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery is dedicated to exploring the images, symbols, motifs, metaphors and literary patterns found in the Bible. It examines the Bible's universal archetypes or master images--including the plot motifs and character types that recur throughout life, literature and the Bible. --From publisher's description.

ISBN: 9781461947745 (electronic bk.) 146194774X (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Language, style--Dictionaries.
Bible--Language, style.
Bible--Langue--Dictionnaires anglais.
Bible--Dictionnaires anglais.
Bible--Langue--Dictionnaires.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Symbolism in the Bible--Dictionaries.
Symbolism in the Bible.
Symbolisme dans la Bible--Dictionnaires anglais.
Bijbel.
Beeldspraak.
Archetypen.
Metaforen.
Symbolisme dans la Bible--Dictionnaires.
BIBLES / General
RELIGION / Biblical Reference / General
RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Handbooks

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BS537 / .D48 1998

Dewey Class. No.: 220.3