Everyday Biblical Literacy: The Essential Guide to Biblical Allusions in Art, Literature and Life

by J. Stephen Lang

Book Overview

What do we mean when we call a woman a Jezebel? Where did go the extra mile originate? What exactly was a scapegoat? Why was a fast-and-furious driver called Jehu? Where did the phrase hocus pocus... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582974608
• ISBN13: 9781582974606
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.2"