文档介绍：Figurative Language in
Biblical Prose Narrative
Supplements
to
Vetus Testamentum
Edited by the Board of Quarterly
. Barstad – . Gordon – A. Hurvitz
G. Knoppers – A. van der Kooij – A. Lemaire
C. Newsom – H. Spieckermann – J. Trebolle Barrera
. Williamson
VOLUME 107
Figurative Language in
Biblical Prose Narrative
Metaphor in the
Book of Samuel
by
Andrea L. Weiss
BRILL
LEIDEN • BOSTON
2006
This book is printed on acid-free paper.
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Weiss, Andrea L.
Figurative language in biblical prose narrative : metaphor in the book of Samuel / by
Andrea Weiss.
p. cm. —(Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, ISSN 0083-5889 ; v. 107)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 90-04-14837-X (alk. paper)
1. Bible. . Samuel—Language, style. 2. Metaphor in the Bible. I. Title. II. Series.
vol. 107
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ISSN 0083-5889
ISBN 90 04 14837X
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ...................................................................... ix
Abbreviations .............................................................................. xi
1. An Introd