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

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.

Inhalt

• 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