Interpreting Biblical Metaphors

Interpreting Biblical MetaphorsRead the Bible's Richest Language with Confidence Biblical metaphors can be complicated and confusing. It can be tempting to read them as universal and context free, assume they map directly onto modern life, or treat them as interchangeable with contemporary meanings. Some preachers and teachers stretch biblical metaphors beyond what Scripture supports while others ignore them altogether or question their value for communicating truth. Students and

these readers sought to uncover how God's word interprets all of reality

and theological--to help them better understand and explain this key New Testament book

It will benefit those who have experienced divorce and those who minister to children of divorce

The volume will also provide a foundation for further detailed research and analysis

Romans 6 is one of the most important texts on Christian living

and the Holy Spirit

utilizing all of the standard reference grammars

He also shows the relevance of the classical arguments to contemporary debates and challenges to Christianity

and relations with other branches of the church

Christian women--as preachers and philosophers

The book features integrated examples and lessons

complements other Baker Commentary on the Old Testament series: Pentateuch