it's for my english class...
2006-07-26 20:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by limely1234 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
An allusion is when a person mentions qualities, aspects, or themes of someone else's work of art in their own art, or when a person, in conversation, mentions a work of art.
The mention is often subtle. "I saw the Mona Lisa yesterday" is not an allusion. "My mother has that same enigmatic smile of Leonardo's lady" is an allusion.
The Bible is alluded to all the time in Western literature, as is Greek Mythology. The Bible itself is not an allusion. It is not the work of art or literature that is the allusion. Allusion is the mention of such a work of art.
2006-07-27 01:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allusion is the act of referring to something indirectly.
A bit of the Bible may be indirect but most of it is directly in your face like "Love your enemies."
The Bible is a collection of many writings by many authors. There are stories, histories, biographies and letters and political commentary. There are songs, poems, wise sayings, laws, and commandments. There are lessons about life and love and God.
Jews believe the Old Testament authors were inspired by God. Christians believe both the Old and New Testament authors are inspired by God.
With love in Christ.
2006-07-28 17:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the Bible isn't an allusion. Everything in that "Book" as some call it has been proven in history. No other "book" will have such great results when aplied to your life.
2006-07-27 05:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider the Bible a book
Let me repeat - A BOOK
A lot of people are making good MONEY because of this BOOK.
The Bible without question is the bestselling BOOK in the world. And I'm sure it enlightens people like many other BOOKS. But It's the BIBLE, so you have a copy, who cares. If it helps - bonus.
But it's still a BOOK!!!
2006-07-26 20:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by TBor ROCKS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋