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Presbyterian Paraphrases
{{unreferenced, date=June 2011 : ''For the linguistics definition, see paraphrase.'' : ''For the paraphrases by Erasmus of the New Testament, see Paraphrases of Erasmus.'' : ''For the medieval Biblical literary genre, see Biblical paraphrase.'' Paraphrases are traditional forms of singing within Presbyterian churches. They are biblical paraphrases: lyrical renderings of sections of the Bible that have been set to music, in a similar fashion to metrical psalms. Usage Within a Presbyterian Hymnbook, the Paraphrases are usually printed in a separate section from Psalms and Hymns A hymn is a type of song, and partially synonymous with devotional song, specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification. The word ''hymn'' .... Within the Church Hymnary Revised Edition of the Presbyterian Hymnbook there are 67 Paraphrases. The '' Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook'' (2004) includes 66 Para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paraphrase
A paraphrase () is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words. The term itself is derived via Latin ', . The act of paraphrasing is also called ''paraphrasis''. History Although paraphrases likely abounded in oral traditions, paraphrasing as a specific educational exercise dates back to at least Roman times, when the author Quintilian recommended it for students to develop dexterity in language. In the Middle Ages, this tradition continued, with authors such as Geoffrey of Vinsauf developing schoolroom exercises that included both rhetorical manipulations and paraphrasing as a way of generating poems and speeches. Paraphrasing seems to have dropped off as a specific exercise that students learn, a drop off that largely coincides with the removal of Classical texts from the core of Western education. There is, however, renewed interest in the study of paraphrases, given concerns around plagiarism and original authorship. Analysis A paraphrase typicall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
