Studies in Biblical Parallelism: Part I. Parallelism in Amos; Part II. Parallelism in Isaiah, Chapters 1-10 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Louis I. Newman

 
9780332632018: Studies in Biblical Parallelism: Part I. Parallelism in Amos; Part II. Parallelism in Isaiah, Chapters 1-10 (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0332632016 ISBN 13: 9780332632018
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how Hebrew parallelism shapes prophetic poetry and helps readers understand tricky passages.

This study analyzes major prophetic texts to show how parallel lines reveal meaning, guide emendation, and illuminate the craft of translation.

The work focuses on the poets Amos and Isaiah, detailing methods for reconstructing text while preserving the distinctive parallel structures. It discusses editorial decisions, textual emendations, and the ways translators aim to reflect rhythm, assonance, and style without sacrificing clarity.
  • See how parallel lines structure thought in prophetic passages
  • Learn why emendations are proposed to restore the intended rhythm
  • Discover how translation choices convey the spirit of the original Hebrew
  • Understand the range of stanza types and how sequence affects meaning
Ideal for readers of biblical poetry, students, and scholars who want a closer look at how parallelism shapes interpretation.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0332632016
ISBN 13 
9780332632018
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
408

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