IntroductionChapter 1. The identification, analysis and interpretation of metaphorical expressions in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament: Starting points and methods.1.1 Methods used in the analysis and interpretation of Hebrew metaphorical expressions relating to the term ???? the Torah/Law, and in the explanation of meaning.Embodiment theoryThe mental spaces theoryThe conceptual blending theoryA holistic understanding of meaning: Understanding connotations1.2 The metaphorical conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law and related Hebrew terms: Basic characteristics of the semantic area and the terminology and etymology of the central Hebrew expression.Chapter 2. Metaphorical conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law and related terms2.1 The central conceptual metaphor: THE TORAH / LAW IS A JOURNEY2.1.1 The generic narrative structure TO WALK ALONG THE PATH 2.1.2 The generic narrative structure TO RUN ALONG THE PATH 2.1.3 The generic narrative structure TO LEAVE THE PATH / TO TURN FROM THE PATH 2.1.4 The generic narrative structure TO GO ASTRAY 2.1.5 The generic narrative structure TO RETURN2.1.6 The generic narrative structure TO SEARCH FOR THE PATH / TO SEARCH ON THE PATH2.1.7 The generic narrative structure TO TAKE ON / SHOW THE PATH2.1.8 The generic narrative structure TO FALL DOWN ON THE PATH2.2 Summary of the metaphorical conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law and related terms through the journey metaphor 2.3 Other conceptual metaphors2.3.1 Other metaphors involved in the conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law in the Old Testament2.3.2 Summary of other metaphors involved in the conceptualisation of ???? the Torah/Law in the Old TestamentChapter 3. Using cognitive and cultural-linguistic analysis to interpret and translate metaphorical expressions in the Old Testament3.1 Using cognitive-linguistic approaches in interpretation: The journey metaphor and spatial image schemas in the book of Jeremiah3.2 Using cognitive and culturally oriented linguistic analysis and interpretation in translation studies3.2.1 Modern translations of the Bible into English and Czech3.2.2 Analysis, interpretation and translation of the metaphorical expression in Deuteronomy 8:63.2.3 Analysis, interpretation and translation of the metaphorical expression in Proverbs 29:183.2.4 Analysis, interpretation and translation of the metaphorical expression in Zephaniah 3:43.3 SummaryChapter 4. Case Study. What metaphors say about human rights. A cognitive-semantic analysis and interpretation of biblical metaphors in the teaching material Compass: Manual for Human Rights Education with Young People4.1 Conceptual metaphors and their roots in biblical language4.2 The quasi-religion of human rightsConclusionSourcesBibliography