Like a Lone Bird on a Roof by Tova L Forti
Explores the figurative and symbolic function of animal imagery in the Bible, with particular attention to the structural and stylistic features of that imagery in the Book of Psalms.“Overall, [Forti] displays commendable consistency in her approach to metaphorsHer work may serve as a useful methodological tool for any future research into metaphors in the Psalms.”
—Juan Cruz Journal for the Study of the Old Testament
“Forti has written an interesting study with a clear delimitation. Her study enriches Psalm exegesis, focused on animal imagery with zoological perspectives and the literary trends of how the Psalms’ imagery employs these animals ‘symbolically’ (cognitively).”
—Izaak J. de Hulster Bibliotheca Orientalis
“Forti has presented a stimulating discussion on a topic that can be easily overlooked. Animal imagery, while not infrequently used in the Psalms, can be ignored or treated superficially. This study reminds us of the significance of such imagery and the multiple effects it has on both the structuring of the text and the concepts being presented in the text.”
—David Cohen Review of Biblical Literature
Tova L. Forti is Associate Professor in the Department of Bible Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the author of Animal Imagery in the Book of Proverbs.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781575069654 |
| ISBN 10 | 1575069652 |
| Title | Like a Lone Bird on a Roof |
| Author | Tova L Forti |
| Series | Critical Studies In The Hebrew Bible |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Year published | 2018-04-15 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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