Biblical Words and Their Meaning - An Introduction to Lexical Semantics

This revised and expanded edition presents a comprehensive exposition of biblical lexicology.

About the author

Moisés Silva taught biblical studies at Westmont College, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of eight books and the revising editor of the Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible.

Summary

When first published in 1983, Biblical Words and Their Meaning broke new ground by introducing to students of the Bible the principles of linguistics, in particular, on lexical semantics -- that branch that focuses on the meaning of individual words. Silva's structural approach provides the interpreter with an important lexical tool for more responsible understanding of the biblical text and more effective use of standard exegetical resources. This revised edition includes a bibliographical essay by Silva, "Recent Developments in Semantics," and an appendix by Karen H. Jobes, "Distinguishing the Meaning of Greek Verbs in the Semantic Domain for Worship," that provides the reader with a substantive example of lexical study.

Product details

• Authors: Moises Silva, Moisés Silva
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.01.1995
• EAN: 9780310479819
• ISBN: 978-0-310-47981-9
• No. of pages: 228
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 215 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 213 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Biblical Studies / History & Culture, TOPICAL / Christian Interest, RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth