The Description of Solomon's Wedding: Song 3:6-11 as a Key to the Overall Understanding of the Song of Songs
This article argues that Song of Songs 3:7-11 is a mocking song about King Solomon and was not originally connected with 3:6. After presenting aspects of 3:7-11 that might convey criticism of Solomon, the thesis is further substantiated by observations showing that taking Solomon as a cipher for the...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
[2020]
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| In: |
Vetus Testamentum
Year: 2020, Volume: 70, Issue: 1, Pages: 177-192 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Hoheslied 3,7-11
/ Solomon Israel, King
/ Wedding
/ Ridicule
/ Allegory
/ Lover (motif)
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| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Allegorical Interpretation
B Bible. Hoheslied 3,6-11 B Wedding B Entertainment B Composition History B Solomon B Song of Songs 3:6-11 B divine lover B Juxtaposition B mocking song |
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| Summary: | This article argues that Song of Songs 3:7-11 is a mocking song about King Solomon and was not originally connected with 3:6. After presenting aspects of 3:7-11 that might convey criticism of Solomon, the thesis is further substantiated by observations showing that taking Solomon as a cipher for the nonroyal human lover or a divine lover does not work in this passage. The article concludes by pointing out some consequences of this analysis for the overall understanding of the Song. |
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| ISSN: | 1568-5330 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Vetus Testamentum
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15685330-12341433 |