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The Song of Songs

The Song of Songs

Book Details

Series: Continental Commentary
Categories: Song of Songs
Tags: Technical

Book Information

n addition to a comprehensive introduction and an analysis of text and form, Othmar Keel focuses on the metaphorical and symbolic language of the Song of Songs. He makes full use of parallels—textual and iconographic—from Palestine, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. More than 160 illustrations, prepared by Hildi Keel-Leu, add to the interpretation of the songs.

Pages: 308 pages
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
Published: 1997
ISBN-10: 0800695070
ISBN-13: 9780800695071

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Denver Seminary OT Bibliography

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June 16, 2008

An authority on Israelite iconography interprets the images of the book. [Full Review]

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Denver Seminary Journal

June 16, 2008

An authority on Israelite iconography interprets the images of the book. [Full Review]

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