Go Figure!: An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible

How can I tell if a Bible verse is literal or figurative? What’s the difference between metaphor and metonymy? How can I understand a parable? And what’s the function of figurative language anyway?

Go Figure! An Introduction to Figures of Speech in the Bible answers these and other questions about figurative language used in Scripture. With its blend of scholarship and humor, the book appeals to a variety of students. For newcomers, it serves as a way into the complex arena known as figures of speech. And with many examples culled from popular culture, the book speaks to a new generation of students. At the same time, for those more seasoned in the Scriptures, the endnotes, bibliography, introduction, and appendices offer ample material for further study.