Coined by God
Words and Phrases That First Appear in English Translations of the Bible
By Stan Malless; Jeff McQuain
(W. W. Norton & Company, Hardcover, 9780393020458, 256pp.)
Publication Date: February 2003
Other Editions of This Title: Paperback
Categories: Etymology, Biblical Reference - Language Study
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Description
From "appetite" to "liberty, " the Bible has been one of the richest sources for introducing words and concepts into the English language. The authors cite chapter and verse and trace the words right up to today's headlines.
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