The Song of Songs and the Eros of God - A Study in Biblical Intertextuality

Zusatztext The book is an excellent compendium for understanding the metaphorical language of the Song intertextually ... The Song of Songs and the Eros of God is an important resource for contemporary Song scholarship Klappentext A close biblical study that re-examines the Hebrew text of the Song of Songs and considers its mystical meaning. Kingsmill seeks to demonstrate that a careful network of intertextual allusions has been deliberately used by the writer of the Song to refer metaphorically to the love of God for his people. Zusammenfassung A close biblical study that re-examines the Hebrew text of the Song of Songs and considers its mystical meaning. Kingsmill seeks to demonstrate that a careful network of intertextual allusions has been deliberately used by the writer of the Song to refer metaphorically to the love of God for his people. Inhaltsverzeichnis Translation Introduction 1: The Eros Strand in Wisdom 2: Breast Imagery 3: Symbols of Israel 4: Mythical Elements 5: The Garden Temple 6: The Beloved 7: The Eros of God Commentary: Looking at the Whole

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• Authors: Edmee Kingsmill, Edmée Kingsmill
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2010
• EAN: 9780199577248
• ISBN: 978-0-19-957724-8
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Oxford Theological Monographs; Oxford Theological Monographs; Oxford Theology and Religion M
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Judaism, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Commentaries, Judaism: theology, Biblical exegesis & hermeneutics