Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary Analysis (Biblical Seminar)

Arthur Gibson

ISBN 10: 184127173X / ISBN 13: 9781841271736

Published by Sheffield Academic Press, 2002

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2002. paperback. Pap. Minor shelf wear. Else a bright, clean copy. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary Analysis (Biblical Seminar)
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184127173X
• ISBN 13: 9781841271736
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Used - Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Theology

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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.