Dictionary of Biblical Images

Dictionary of Biblical Images

An encyclopedic study of images, symbols, major themes, metaphors, verbal expressions, and literary styles of the Bible

Authors: Leland Ryken, James Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III

Common archetypes and images are analyzed, including plots and their typical heroes, encountered in life, literature, and the Bible

This dictionary covers an extraordinary variety of questions that the Word of God presents to us in everyday life. It traces a chain of images from Eden to the New Jerusalem, drawing attention to the meaning of the plots in biblical narratives, revealing the structure of biblical books designed for figurative perception

Intended as a reference for all readers, seminary students, and preachers exploring the marvelous world of biblical images, metaphors, and archetypes.

Some articles cover major themes, while others focus on quite specific questions. The dictionary contains about 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 in modern translations of the Bible lie specific images. It also enriches the emotional perception of the Bible. The dictionary aids in understanding the literal meaning of the Bible, while simultaneously developing the ability to interpret figurative meanings.

A systematic study of the images and motifs of the Bible also allows us to see the biblical text in unity and development

The dictionary also offers a strategy for sermon preparation and conveying the biblical message. One area of its application is theological

The dictionary is the result of collaboration between biblical scholars and literary experts

Articles are presented in alphabetical order by the title of the article, and at the end of the dictionary, there is an Anglo-Russian index to the Dictionary of Biblical Images, a Biblical verse index, a thematic index, and a content index in alphabetical order