Solecisms of the Apocalypse (Classic Reprint)

T. Cowden Laughlin

ISBN 10: 1332779247 / ISBN 13: 9781332779246

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book highlights the profound influence of Hebrew language and thought on the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. The author's meticulous analysis reveals how the writer of Revelation adopted linguistic patterns and thematic elements from the Hebrew Bible, particularly the prophetic writings. Through detailed examination of vocabulary, phrases, and constructions, the book demonstrates how these Hebraisms shape the Apocalypse's unique style and convey its profound messages. By tracing the intricate connections between Revelation and its ancient Hebrew roots, the author offers valuable insights into the book's literary origins and theological significance, positioning it within the broader context of biblical literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Solecisms of the Apocalypse (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332779247
• ISBN 13: 9781332779246
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

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Synopsis

Unraveling Hebrew echoes in the Apocalypse

This detailed study explains how Hebrew phrasing and Israeli influences shape the Greek of the Apocalypse, highlighting peculiarities that readers can learn to recognize and understand. The book presents a guided tour of linguistic quirks found in the text, offering careful analysis without spoilers. It frames the scope around three main areas and provides evidence and discussion to support a clear demonstration of these influences.

• How Hebrew idioms show up in word choice, case uses, and gender disagreement
• Examples that reveal patterns borrowed from the Hebrew and the LXX translation tradition
• Reasoned explanations for why these forms appear and how they affect interpretation
• Notes on apposition, tense usage, and other Greek-hampered constructions that draw from Hebrew

Ideal for readers of biblical language study, apocryphal literature, and scholars seeking a focused examination of textual style and translation influence. This edition helps readers assess linguistic features in context and understand how language can shape meaning in ancient texts.