The entertaining companion to the Bible by the bestselling author of Brush Up Your Shakespeare.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
What did Israel sow in order to "reap the whirlwind"? Where did the "prodigal son" go to spend his inheritance? What is a "plowshare" and how can you beat a sword into one? Learn about these and other well-known words, phrases, and stories of the Old and New Testaments that have entered our everyday language. Includes black-and-white line drawings by Tom Lulevitch, a helpful index to key words and phrases, and a section on expressions that are mistakenly attributed to the Bible.
Michael Macrone is the author of nine entertain-ing guides to literary and intellectual history. His specialties include the Shakespeare canon, classical writings, mythology, the Bible, and great ideas. He lives in San Francisco, California.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39094698-6
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 46546301-6
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: arcfoundationthriftstore, Ventura, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: USED_GOOD. minimal wear on edges and corers stains on edges of pages and cover yellowing/tanning of pagesYour purchase benefits those with developmental disabilities to live a better quality of life. Seller Inventory # 723-041321-DR-19
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.65. Seller Inventory # G0062720201I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0001145137
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # I23H-00089
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Condition: USED_GOOD. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 27-0062720201-G
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: M & M Books, ATHENS, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: USED_FINE. Seller Inventory # 091494
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks43231
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap! Looks like an interesting title!. Seller Inventory # Q-0062720201
Quantity: 1 available