Metaphor as a stylistic feature in biblical texts of retribution

Joint Authors

al-Asam, Saja Abd al-Amir
al-Amidi, Riyad Tariq Kazim

Source

Journal of Human Sciences

Issue

Vol. 25, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2018)8 p.

Publisher

University of Babylon College of Education for Human Sciences

Publication Date

2018-06-30

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

8

Main Subjects

Literature

Abstract EN

This paper considers the stylistic significance and effects of metaphor in Biblical texts of retribution.

It aims to test the applicability of stylistics to Biblical texts of retribution.

It is hypothesized that: (a) retribution texts serve as data of analysis for examining the applicability of stylistics (b) these texts utilize metaphor to achieve certain stylistic significance and effects.

So, to analyze the data under scrutiny and achieve the aims, the study develops an eclectic model.

The analysis has come up with a number of conclusions that verify the post

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Asam, Saja Abd al-Amir& al-Amidi, Riyad Tariq Kazim. 2018. Metaphor as a stylistic feature in biblical texts of retribution. Journal of Human Sciences،Vol. 25, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1249112

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Asam, Saja Abd al-Amir& al-Amidi, Riyad Tariq Kazim. Metaphor as a stylistic feature in biblical texts of retribution. Journal of Human Sciences Vol. 25, no. 2 (Jun. 2018).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1249112

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Asam, Saja Abd al-Amir& al-Amidi, Riyad Tariq Kazim. Metaphor as a stylistic feature in biblical texts of retribution. Journal of Human Sciences. 2018. Vol. 25, no. 2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1249112

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

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Record ID

BIM-1249112