Author's Note: All previous volumes of this series are here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read The Bible." "Part Two," featuring volumes 57-113, was ...
As Easter approaches, many Christians reflect on their faith during the period of Lent. For those looking for a little guidance, the Bible has limitless wisdom to share. Whether you need a boost ...
Following our conversation with David Crystal about his book, Begat, listeners wrote to share their favorite biblical idioms that come up in everyday speech. Also, Richard Cohen, president of the ...
Biblical material pervades the works of English literature. Bible stories have been retold, recast and reinterpreted. Biblical images have lent their resonance and biblical phrases their rhetorical ...
In Begat, David Crystal sets out to prove that the King James Bible has contributed more to the English language than any other literary source. If you've ever "fought the good fight" or chuckled at ...
CLEVELAND — Woe is me: If you want to be all things to all people, remember that many are called but few are chosen. If those phrases have a familiar ring, they should: They come from the Bible and ...
Labor of love. Fear and trembling. The powers that be. Feet of clay. Stumbling block. Scapegoat. Den of thieves. Signs of the time. There’s nothing new under the sun. All things to all men. The salt ...
Now we move from goats to apples with the phrase, “Apple of my eye,” found in Deuteronomy 32:10 and Psalm 17:8. Here is the context written by David in Psalm 17: “I call on you, my God, for you will ...