Dictionary of Biblical Images

The first modern reference book that explores the symbols, main themes, metaphors, and literary styles presented in the Bible. This work traces a chain of images extending from Eden to the New Jerusalem, draws attention to the meanings of the biblical... narrative plots, and reveals the structure of biblical books designed for figurative perception. An encyclopedic study of images, symbols, main themes, metaphors, speech patterns, and literary styles in the Bible. It also analyzes commonly recognized archetypes and images, including plots and their typical heroes, encountered in life, literature, and the Bible.This dictionary addresses an extraordinary number of questions that God's Word presents to us in everyday life. It traces a chain of images extending from Eden to the New Jerusalem, draws attention to the meanings of the biblical narrative plots, and reveals the structure of biblical books designed for figurative perception.Intended as a reference guide to assist all readers, seminary students, and preachers exploring the amazing world of biblical images, metaphors, and archetypes.Some articles cover major themes, while others focus on quite specific issues. The dictionary contains around 850 articles.The Dictionary of Biblical Images provides readers with a clearer understanding of the literal meaning of biblical stories. The dictionary shows that behind many abstract concepts from modern translations of the Bible lie specific images. The dictionary also enriches the emotional perception of the Bible. It aids in understanding the literal meaning of the Bible, while also developing the ability to interpret metaphorical meaning.A systematic study of images and motifs in the Bible also allows for seeing the biblical text in unity and development.The dictionary also offers a strategy for sermon preparation and conveying the biblical message. One of its applications is theological.The dictionary is the result of collaboration between biblical scholars and literary critics.Articles are presented in alphabetical order by title, and at the end of the dictionary, there is an English-Russian index to the Dictionary of Biblical Images, a biblical verse index, a thematic index, and a table of contents of articles in alphabetical order.