Raising Cain: How the Bible Shapes the Things You Say
Quick Overview
"Beside oneself," "as old as the hills," "the kiss of death," "see eye to eye," and "raising Cain" are all expressions most English speakers understand and use in conversation. If you asked someone what these phrases have in common, few would be able to say that they all come from the Bible.
In Raising Cain. Dr. Wayne Harvey provides fascinating documentation of the echoes of the King James Bible on the tongues of and in the writings of 21st century English speakers.
"Beside oneself," "as old as the hills," "the kiss of death," "see eye to eye," and "raising Cain" are all expressions most English speakers understand and use in conversation. If you asked someone what these phrases have in common, few would be able to say that they all come from the Bible.
In Raising Cain. Dr. Wayne Harvey provides fascinating documentation of the echoes of the King James Bible on the tongues of and in the writings of 21st century English speakers.
Height | 6.5 |
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Width | 4.3 |
Length | 1.1 |
Author | Wayne Harvey |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN-10 | 0805495924 |
ISBN-13 | 9780805495928 |
Language | English |
Publisher | B&H Books |
Publisher's Price | $9.99 |
Pages | 400 |
Publication Date | Apr 30, 2013 |
"Beside oneself," "as old as the hills," "the kiss of death," "see eye to eye," and "raising Cain" are all expressions most English speakers understand and use in conversation. If you asked someone what these phrases have in common, few would be able to say that they all come from the Bible.
In Raising Cain. Dr. Wayne Harvey provides fascinating documentation of the echoes of the King James Bible on the tongues of and in the writings of 21st century English speakers.
Height | 6.5 |
---|---|
Width | 4.3 |
Length | 1.1 |
Author | Wayne Harvey |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN-10 | 0805495924 |
ISBN-13 | 9780805495928 |
Language | English |
Publisher | B&H Books |
Publisher's Price | $9.99 |
Pages | 400 |
Publication Date | Apr 30, 2013 |