英语习语与基督教

语言与文化有着密切的关系 ,语言反映了一个民族的文化 ,同时又受到文化的巨大影响 ,而宗教是人类思想文化的重要组成部分及表现形式。习语作为语言的核心和精华 ,与一个民族的地理环境、历史背景、风俗习惯、宗教信仰、价值观念等方面有着不可分割的联系。本文试图探讨基督教对英语习语的影响 。

Language is closely connected with culture,and it is greatly influenced by culture as well. Religion is an important part of human ideas and culture.As the core and essence of culture,idiom has an inseparable relation with a nation's geographical environment,historical background,customs and conventions and religious beliefs.The essay attempts to explore Christian influence on English idioms.