TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sandy, D. Brent, 1947- 
TI  - Plowshares and pruning hooks: rethinking the language of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic 
SN  - 9780830826537
AV  - BS647.3 .S36 2002  
PY  - 2002///
CY  - Downers Grove, Ill.
PB  - InterVarsity Press
KW  - Bible
KW  - Prophecies
KW  -  Bible
KW  - Language, style
KW  - Apocalyptic literature
KW  - History and criticism
N1  -  Includes bibliographical references and indexes 

;  What makes prophecy powerful? -- What makes prophecy        problematic? -- How does the language of prophecy work? --How does the language of destruction and blessing work? -- How does the language of apocalyptic work? -- How have prophecies been fulfilled? -- How will prophecies be fulfilled? -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Common English and French metaphors -- Appendix B: Language of destruction  and blessing -- Appendix C: End-times imagery in the New Testament
ER  -