Biblical Allusions

Biblical Allusions
Author: Lindsay Bacher
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629697877

This title examines the role and theme of Biblical allusions in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Matrix, Lord of the Flies, and The Lion King. It features four analysis papers that consider Biblical allusions, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for analysis help students understand the mechanics of essay writing. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A Dictionary of Biblical Allusions in English Literature

A Dictionary of Biblical Allusions in English Literature
Author: Walter B. Fulghum
Publisher: New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1965
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Analysis of over 300 most frequently used allusions, including words, phrases, people, and places, by English and American authors since the year 1611.

Allusions--cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical

Allusions--cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical
Author: Laurence Urdang
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1986
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

Documents the metaphorical or symbolic use of over 8700 entries from sources including the Bible, Shakespeare, Dickens, Greek, Roman, Scandinavian and other mythologies, American, European, Eastern and other legends and folklore, music, the arts, industry, comics, motion pictures, television, radio, and culture in general. Includes everyday expressions, but excludes real people unless they epitomize a particular characteristic from the thematic category. Each theme includes examples from sources including authors, books, magazines, plays, operas, Supreme Court rulings, herbs and other plants, religions, religious sects and writings, movies, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, songs, rock groups, gem symbolism, etc.

The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions

The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2003
Genre: Allusions
ISBN: 0816048681

This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.