Biblical Words and Their Meaning: An Introduction to Lexical Semantics

Silva, Moises

ISBN 10: 0310456711 / ISBN 13: 9780310456711

Published by Zondervan Publishing Company, 1983

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biblical Words and Their Meaning: An Introduction to Lexical Semantics
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310456711
• ISBN 13: 9780310456711
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 9 ounces

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Synopsis

When first published in 1983, Biblical Words and Their Meaning broke new ground by introducing to students of the Bible the principles of linguistics, in particular, on lexical semantics — that branch that focuses on the meaning of individual words. Silva's structural approach provides the interpreter with an important lexical tool for more responsible understanding of the biblical text and more effective use of standard exegetical resources. This revised edition includes a bibliographical essay by Silva, "Recent Developments in Semantics," and an appendix by Karen H. Jobes, "Distinguishing the Meaning of Greek Verbs in the Semantic Domain for Worship," that provides the reader with a substantive example of lexical study. Author Moises Silva is Mary French Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.

About the Author

Moises Silva taught biblical studies at Westmont College, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Seminary. He is the author or coauthor of eight books and the revising editor of the Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible.