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Plowshares & pruning hooks : rethinking the language of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic / D. Brent Sandy.

By: Sandy, D. Brent, 1947-Publication details: Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c2002. Description: 263 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN: 083082653X (pbk. : alk. paper)Other title: Plowshares and pruning hooksSubject(s): Bible -- Prophecies | Bible -- Language, style | Apocalyptic literature -- History and criticismDDC classification: 220.1/5 LOC classification: BS647.3 | S36 2002
Contents:
What makes prophecy powerful? -- What makes prophecy problematic? -- How does the language of prophecy work? -- How does the language of destruction and blessing work? -- How does the language of apocalyptic work? -- How have prophecies been fulfilled? -- How will prophecies be fulfilled? -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Common English and French metaphors -- Appendix B: Language of destruction and blessing -- Appendix C: End-times imagery in the New Testament.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Books Books TCM Library, Haus Edelweiss
General Stacks 		220.15 S222 2002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 37412995165853
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-251) and indexes.

What makes prophecy powerful? -- What makes prophecy problematic? -- How does the language of prophecy work? -- How does the language of destruction and blessing work? -- How does the language of apocalyptic work? -- How have prophecies been fulfilled? -- How will prophecies be fulfilled? -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Common English and French metaphors -- Appendix B: Language of destruction and blessing -- Appendix C: End-times imagery in the New Testament.

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