Amen to that!
Subtitle: the amazing way the bible influences our everyday language
By: Ferdie Addis
Publisher: Readers Digest
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York, New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 165
ISBN-13: 9781621451075; 9781621451082
Subjects: Miscellanea; English language; Terms and phrases; History; RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Language Study; Bible
Description: "Many of us have never read or studied the Bible, yet people have been quoting from its pages for centuries, not knowing the origin or significance of these timeless expressions. Let there be light! Amen to That will delightfully shed clarity on how a collection of ancient stories, written in three languages over the course of a thousand years, has had such an impact on the way we speak today. Through intriguing stories and riveting tales of epic battles and acts of betrayal to miracles and beyond, you'll quickly discover the meanings behind such familiar phrases as:               A drop in the bucket          All things must pass          As old as the hills          Bite the dust          Eat, drink, and be merry          The powers that be          Woe is me       Amen to That is a wonderful look at the gripping storytelling and cultural wealth to be found in the world's best-selling book, as well as a fascinating insight into our language"--

"this fascinating, fun-to-read collection reveals hundreds of familiar centuries-old expressions that originated from the Bible--and the stories behind them. Many of us have never read or studied the Bible, yet people have been quoting from its pages for centuries, not knowing the origin or significance of these timeless expressions. Let there be light! Amen to That will delightfully shed clarity on how a collection of ancient stories, written in three languages over the course of a thousand years, has had such an impact on the way we speak today"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.