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Author:   Ivana Procházková
Publisher:   Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
Imprint:   Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
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9788024648422

ISBN 10:   8024648423
Pages:   219
Publication Date:   29 March 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
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Introduction Chapter 1. The identification, analysis and interpretation of metaphorical expressions in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament: Starting points and methods. 1.1 Methods used in the analysis and interpretation of Hebrew metaphorical expressions relating to the term ???? the Torah/Law, and in the explanation of meaning. Embodiment theory The mental spaces theory The conceptual blending theory A holistic understanding of meaning: Understanding connotations 1.2 The metaphorical conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law and related Hebrew terms: Basic characteristics of the semantic area and the terminology and etymology of the central Hebrew expression. Chapter 2. Metaphorical conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law and related terms 2.1 The central conceptual metaphor: THE TORAH / LAW IS A JOURNEY 2.1.1 The generic narrative structure TO WALK ALONG THE PATH 2.1.2 The generic narrative structure TO RUN ALONG THE PATH 2.1.3 The generic narrative structure TO LEAVE THE PATH / TO TURN FROM THE PATH 2.1.4 The generic narrative structure TO GO ASTRAY 2.1.5 The generic narrative structure TO RETURN 2.1.6 The generic narrative structure TO SEARCH FOR THE PATH / TO SEARCH ON THE PATH 2.1.7 The generic narrative structure TO TAKE ON / SHOW THE PATH 2.1.8 The generic narrative structure TO FALL DOWN ON THE PATH 2.2 Summary of the metaphorical conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law and related terms through the journey metaphor 2.3 Other conceptual metaphors 2.3.1 Other metaphors involved in the conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law in the Old Testament 2.3.2 Summary of other metaphors involved in the conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law in the Old Testament Chapter 3. Using cognitive and cultural-linguistic analysis to interpret and translate metaphorical expressions in the Old Testament 3.1 Using cognitive-linguistic approaches in interpretation: The journey metaphor and spatial image schemas in the book of Jeremiah 3.2 Using cognitive and culturally oriented linguistic analysis and interpretation in translation studies 3.2.1 Modern translations of the Bible into English and Czech 3.2.2 Analysis, interpretation and translation of the metaphorical expression in Deuteronomy 8:6 3.2.3 Analysis, interpretation and translation of the metaphorical expression in Proverbs 29:18 3.2.4 Analysis, interpretation and translation of the metaphorical expression in Zephaniah 3:4 3.3 Summary Chapter 4. Case Study. What metaphors say about human rights. A cognitive-semantic analysis and interpretation of biblical metaphors in the teaching material Compass: Manual for Human Rights Education with Young People 4.1 Conceptual metaphors and their roots in biblical language 4.2 The quasi-religion of human rights Conclusion Sources Bibliography

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"""It is a benefit to those interested in the intersection between cognitive linguistics and biblical studies, and especially to those who are intrigued by 'the Torah/Law is a journey' metaphor."" * The Catholic Biblical Quarterly *"

""It is a benefit to those interested in the intersection between cognitive linguistics and biblical studies, and especially to those who are intrigued by 'the Torah/Law is a journey' metaphor."" * The Catholic Biblical Quarterly *

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Ivana Procházková is the superintendent of the United Methodist Church in the Czech Republic.  

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