biblical theme

collocation in English

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biblical
adjective
uk
/ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/us
/ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/
in, from, or relating to ...
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theme
noun[C]
uk
/θiːm/us
/θiːm/
the main subject of a talk, book, ...
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(Definition ofbiblicalandthemefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbiblical theme

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Each one includes a topic that forms a majorbiblicaltheme.
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It shows originality in both the treatment of itsbiblicalthemeand its musical accompaniment, since it was sung in its entirety.
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Fewer are currently exploring biblical themes than had composers of the earlier generation.
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In 1978 abiblicalthemepark was to have been developed on the site, but that shortly fell through.
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Divangelic, in following theirbiblicaltheme, is capable of flight through use of one feathery stereotypically angelic wing and one bat-like demon wing.
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He began work on several further operas, mostly on biblical themes, though the music for them on the whole was either left unfinished or destroyed by the composer himself.
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Church painting with biblical themes were extensive but few survived.
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His work combines biblical themes with carefully observed scenes from life.
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These techniques persisted to the fifth century, mythical and biblical themes enjoying great popularity.
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Dating from the 12th to 14th centuries they consist of two 13th-century series with biblical themes together with earlier and later images.
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Despite their songs drawing on biblical themes, the band have said that they are not religious, with the majority of the band members identifying as atheist or agnostic.
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The group is known for incorporating biblical themes and an ancient dance language into modern dance moves.
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In the first three years, the couple concentrated on adding paintings with biblical themes but later portraits and impressionistic works were added.
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In a thoughtful complement to his discussion of the history of geology, he shows how these two metaphors have figured in the art and sculpture associated with major biblical themes.
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His work, on biblical themes in which variations of medieval art grounds, is characterized by skillful, detailed design, unexpected juxtaposition, plot meanders, mystical atmosphere, magical mood.
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In all he wrote a dozen books dealing with biblical themes, and pastoral commentaries on biblical texts and bible characters.
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