'People are Plants'- a conceptual metaphor in the Hebrew Bible

Agriculture had a profound impact on the socio-economic structure of ancient Israel. Moreover, the great religious festivals were organised around an agrarian calendar. The importance of agriculture is underscored by the multiple references to plants in the Hebrew Bible. The diverse flora provided t...

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Main Author: Basson, Alec (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2006, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Pages: 573-583
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)