| A World of Proverbs: " An Anthology of Global Cultural Wisdom " Vol. 1 of 2 Contributor(s): Kisak, Paul F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1517392179 ISBN-13: 9781517392178 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (2.43 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim.Proverbs are often borrowed from similar languages and cultures, and sometimes come down to the present through more than one language. Both the Bible (including, but not limited to the Book of Proverbs) and medieval Latin (aided by the work of Erasmus) have played a considerable role in distributing proverbs across Europe. Many cultures that treat the Bible as their "major spiritual book contain between three hundred and five hundred proverbs that stem from the Bible." However, almost every culture has examples of its own unique proverbs. This volume 1 of 2 is an anthology of global proverbs.This book is designed to be a reference and provide an overview of the topic and give the reader a structured knowledge to familiarize yourself with the topic at the most affordable price possible.The accuracy and knowledge is of an international viewpoint as the edited articles represent the inputs of many knowledgeable individuals and some of the most current knowledge on the topic, based on the date of publication. |