Idioms in the Bible Explained
by Dr. George Lamsa
(0)Overview - Lifelong Bible translator George M. Lamsa clearly explains nearly 1000 crucial idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech that will facilitate reading and understanding the Bible for student and general reader alike. He further uncovers the original meaning of biblical teachings by discussing at greater length such topics as ''The Sayings of Jesus,'' ''Early Translations,'' and ''The Language of Jesus.'' See more details below
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Idioms in the Bible Explained
Overview
Lifelong Bible translator George M. Lamsa clearly explains nearly 1000 crucial idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech that will facilitate reading and understanding the Bible for student and general reader alike. He further uncovers the original meaning of biblical teachings by discussing at greater length such topics as ''The Sayings of Jesus,'' ''Early Translations,'' and ''The Language of Jesus.''
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780060649272
Publisher: HarperOne
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 1985
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 9.25 X 6.12 X .37 (inches)
Meet the Author
By virtue of his birth place, linguistic ability, and his scholarly achievements, George M. Lamsa was ideally suited to accomplish his outstanding contribution to the field of Biblical research. As all serious students of the Bible know, no one particular version of the Bible may accurately be called THE Word of God as originally given by God. In order to arrive at an accurate understanding of certain scriptural passages, one must at times examine various translations of the Bible, as well as the underlying original, ancient Biblical languages. Lamsa’s pioneering work, including the notable Holy Bible from Ancient Eastern Manuscripts, provided invaluable resources for Biblical scholars and kindled a widespread interest in the long neglected, yet crucial, primary Aramaic texts. Dr. Lamsa dedicated his life to the work of translating the ancient texts into English and traveling the country to generate awareness and interest in Aramaic. Called by God, and encouraged by hundreds who heard him speak in churches, seminaries, and lecture halls; he labored for over 30 years to translate the entire Old and New Testaments. His first work in Aramaic translations, Four Gospels, was published in 1933; followed byNew Testament According to the Eastern Text in 1940. His culminating work, Holy Bible from Ancient Eastern Manuscripts in 1956, presented a translation of the Aramaic texts into easily understood modern English based upon the wording style of the King James Version. He also wrote several other books, including commentaries describing the customs and manners of early Christians.
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