Interpreting the Song of Songs - Literal or Allegorical?

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-90-429-3374-3
Verlag: PEETERS PUB

Buch, Englisch, Band 26, 234 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 531 g

Reihe: Biblical Tools and Studies

The Song of Songs is one of the most often interpreted books of the
Bible. Through the ages interpreters have agreed that it is a highly
poetic piece of literature, but their interpretations have differed
fundamentally. After a centuries-long consensus that the Song must be
interpreted allegorically as reflecting the relationship of God and
humans and a shorter consensus that the Song must be interpreted
literally as a composition of profane love lyrics, the discussion in
recent years has once again become more controversial, as a growing
number of exegetes have been more open to theological interpretations.
This volume offers contibutions that take different stands in this newly
inflamed discussion. It thus enables readers to further think about the
question and come to their own conclusions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schellenberg, A.

Schwienhorst-Schonberger, L.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Altes Testament: Exegese, Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Jüdische Studien Jüdische Studien Heilige & Traditionstexte: Torah, Talmud, Mischna, Halacha