A Dictionary of Biblical Tradition in English Literature Review

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(More customer reviews)This dictionary is a thorough compendium of common Biblical allusions and their appearances in English-language literature. Each entry begins with a brief account of the biblical character, story, or quotation in question. Most entries also explain the history of interpretation before listing its appearance in literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to contemporary novels. As a reference work, the dictionary is enormously helpful in both tracking down biblical allusions and tracing links between literary works from different eras. Personally, I have also found the dictionary helpful in understanding the history of biblical interpretation, as it records many interpretations of biblical stories that simply do not occur to the modern reader of the Bible.

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Explains biblical motifs, names, and allusions that are frequently used in English literature, and provides examples for each item.

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