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Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible

by Phd Hans Julia

  • Paperback
  • 406 pages
  • Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc.
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 2.3 cm

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For anyone wanting to read the Bible with ease

Helps you spot metaphors and figures of speech

Feel more confident studying difficult passages

Unlock the richness of Scripture by learning how to interpret metaphors, parables, and symbolic language.

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How do you know if a Bible verse should be read literally or figuratively? What separates a metaphor from a metonymy? How can you approach interpreting a parable? Why does the Bible use figurative language at all?

Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible answers these and other questions about figurative language used in Scripture. Written for both newcomers and seasoned students, the book blends scholarship and humor to guide readers through figures of speech in the Bible. Students new to the topic gain accessible explanations, while more experienced readers benefit from detailed endnotes, a bibliography, an introduction, and appendices for deeper study. Contemporary examples make the content relatable across generations.

Unique Features of this Book:

* More than 1200 Bible verses

* Topical arrangement

* Expanded definitions

* Original research from various disciplines

* Examples from popular culture

* Examples from the Scriptures

* Annotated bibliography

* Scriptures index

* Original essay

* Q and A's

  • Title

    Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible

  • Author

    Phd Hans Julia

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Booklocker.com, Inc.

  • Published

    February 2026

  • Weight

    545g

  • Page Count

    406

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 2.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781959624790

  • ISBN-10

    1959624792

  • Eden Code

    7421816