Biblical Semantic Logic : A Preliminary Analysis

Gibson, Arthur

ISBN 10: 0631125159 / ISBN 13: 9780631125150

Published by Basil Blackwell, GB, 1981

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Inscribed By the Author "For J F Concannon, with best wishes and appreciation Arthur Gibson" Book is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is price clipped and is water stained on the inside, with a small closed tear to centre of spine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biblical Semantic Logic : A Preliminary Analysis
• Publisher: Basil Blackwell, GB
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631125159
• ISBN 13: 9780631125150
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: nrFine
• Dust Jacket Condition: G+ pc DW
• Signed: Inscribed By the Author

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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, especially where these have led to the under-estimation of the conceptual and logical sensitivity of biblical narrative.