The God Language and Scripture

The primary aim of God Language and Scripture is to provide guidance in the use of biblical languages. Secondarily this volume initiates the reader to the wonders and workings of language and points out how language is often misused especially in regard to the Bible. This volume however in no way anticipates all the ways of mishandling language. Silva's emphasis is on global rather than detailed concerns (though selected specific examples are used) of how language is misused. The book includes an account of the birth and growth of modern linguistics an appreciation of its interdisciplinary character particularly its ties with literary criticism sociology anthropology psychology and science. It surveys all levels of language description but emphasizes the semantic and stylistic aspects of grammar and syntax vocabulary and discourse. In addition it considers the transmission of the Bible (textual criticism and translation) as a mode of linguistic communication and interpretive process.