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Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary Analysis
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Biblical Semantic Logic: A Preliminary Analysis
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Arthur Gibson
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Series | Biblical Seminar |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:282 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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Category/Genre | Semantics Biblical studies |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781841271736
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Classifications | Dewey:220.014 |
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Audience | Undergraduate | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | Professional & Vocational | |
Edition |
2nd edition
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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Publication Date |
1 February 2002 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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