Deena Grant
A Prototype Approach to Hate and Anger in the Hebrew Bible: Conceiving Emotions
A Prototype Approach to Hate and Anger in the Hebrew Bible: Conceiving Emotions
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This book applies cognitive linguistics to interpret emotion language in the Hebrew Bible, focusing on the terms sn and rh, which are often equated with hate and anger in modern English. The prototype approach reveals the unique nuances of these emotions and highlights elements that may otherwise go unnoticed. The study demonstrates that even though modern emotion terms cannot fully capture the ancient emotional experience, our shared use of language offers insight into the emotional world of the Hebrew Bible.
Format: Hardback
Length: 106 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This groundbreaking book delves into the realm of emotions in the Hebrew Bible, harnessing insights from cognitive linguistics to provide a fresh perspective. By employing the prototype approach to conceptual categories, the book sheds light on the interpretation of emotion language found in biblical passages. It is widely acknowledged in contemporary scholarship that the biblical emotion terms do not always align perfectly with their modern counterparts, despite the possibility that some of these terms convey (or appear to convey) concepts similar to those expressed in modern emotion language.
In particular, the book delves into the Hebrew words sn and rh, which are often translated as hate and anger in modern English. However, the ancient Hebrew roots of these words evoke a rich spectrum of emotions that differ significantly from their English counterparts. Through the lens of the prototype script model, the book showcases the unique nuances of sn and rh, highlighting elements that may otherwise go unnoticed.
The study ultimately demonstrates that while modern emotion terms may not fully encapsulate the ancient emotional experience, our shared linguistic usage holds the key to unlocking the emotional world portrayed in the Hebrew Bible. By exploring the shared linguistic roots and nuances, we gain a deeper understanding of the emotions expressed within these sacred texts and are able to connect with them on a profound level.
Weight: 260g
Dimension: 142 x 224 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032356556
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