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Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary Analysis

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary Analysis
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Arthur Gibson
SeriesBiblical Seminar
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:282
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreSemantics
Biblical studies
ISBN/Barcode 9781841271736
ClassificationsDewey:220.014
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Edition 2nd edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date 1 February 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Biblical semantic logic, which first appeared in 1981, 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 proceeds to demonstrate 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.

Author Biography

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.