The Interpretation of Song of Songs in 4 Ezra
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Reference type:
Journal Article
year:
2007
Full title:
The Interpretation of Song of Songs in 4 Ezra
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Journal for the Study of Judaism
Volume:
38
Issue / Series Volume:
2
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0
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226-233
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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.
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JSJ
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Book:
Canticles
Chapter(s):
2
Verse(s):
7
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Composition / Author:
4 Ezra
Passage:
4^5
Composition / Author:
4 Ezra
Passage:
7
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http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/brill/jsj/2007/00000038/00000002/art00003
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14/05/2007
Record number:
12 084