Unlocking the Idioms: An LDS Perspective on Understanding Scriptural Idioms

by George M. Peacock, Cedar Fort Inc (Editor)

Idioms are words and phrases that express more than the actual words themselves. Found throughout the scriptures, these figurative expressions, such as gird up your loins and salt of the earth can be misleading if the reader has no experience with the message being conveyed. In these pages, George M. Peacock explains exactly what idioms are, how to identify them, and how learning their meaning can add to one s understanding of the scriptures and their messages. Along with the many other resources available today that aid in understanding the scriptures, Unlocking the Idioms will help bring insight and knowledge to anyone who wants to feast upon the words of the Lord.

Genres: Nonfiction

232 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[Lynn Varey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reference book and a great and interesting read.

[Benji Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know this says "LDS perspective" but it is helpful for whomever you are trying to understand biblical idioms. Things like "to gird your loins" are lost on modern readers if they don't understand the culture, just like "Boot up" will be lost on readers in just a few hundred years from now. That is what this book points out and explains. It is right down my alley!

[Jared Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though I don't agree with some of his views on taking scriptures literally versus figuratively, it was a very informative book that helped me understand the role of idioms in the scriptures.

[Enid · Rating 2 out of 5]

Worth reading although I don't think I agree on some of his interpretations of some idioms--whether they are only idioms and not actual events.