The Interpretation of Song of Songs in 4 Ezra

Full title
The Interpretation of Song of Songs in 4 Ezra
Research notes

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Reference type
Author(s)
Stone, Michael E.
Year
2007
Journal / Book Title || Series Title
Journal for the Study of Judaism
Volume
38
Number of volumes
0
Issue / Series Volume
2
Pages
226-233
Alternative title
JSJ
Label
14/05/2007
Abstract

The article deals with a passage of 4 Ezra that might well be an allegorical exegesis of Song of Songs. The usual allegory sees the bridegroom as God and the bride as Israel. 4 Ezra is contemporary with Rabbi Aqiba's statements on the allegory of Song of Songs, and is further evidence for the existence of allegorical interpretation. Yet it witnesses a different tradition of allegorical exegesis to the one usually found. This conclusion is compared with various views on Song of Songs and its interpretation.

Primary Texts: Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha
Composition / Author
Passage
4^5
Composition / Author
Passage
7