Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary Analysis

Gibson, Arthur

ISBN 10: 184127173X / ISBN 13: 9781841271736

Published by Continnuum-3PL 2002-02, 2002

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Title: Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary ...

Publisher: Continnuum-3PL 2002-02

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: PF

Condition: New

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Biblical Semantic Logic first appeared in 1981, and seeks to show that the study of biblical and ancient Near Eastern languages and literatures can be established on a logical basis. In a new prologue for this edition, Gibson reviews some of the scholarly treatment of the topic since the appearance of the first edition. He addresses the topics of originality and infinity and also suggests that deep areas of literary creativity resemble cosmology and pure mathematics. Gibson then demonstrates how the central areas of biblical usage (names, predicates expressions of quantity, idioms) can be mapped employing some contemporary philosophy, logic and linguistics. There is criticism of some previous scholarly interpretations, expecially where these have led to the underestimation of the conceptual and logical sensitivity of biblical narrative.

About the Author:

Arthur Gibson is a philosopher and a linguist of Near Eastern languages. After some years teaching, acting as a Director of Studies in Philosophy at Cambridge University and a University Proctor, he is currently with the University of Surrey Roehampton, London.