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The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries Ser.: Song of Songs by Marvin H. Pope (1995, Perfect)

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Authors : Pope, Marvin H. Publisher : Yale University Press. Since 2001. Product Category : Books. Binding : Paperback. Condition : Good. List Price (MSRP) : 50.00.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-100300139497

ISBN-139780300139495

eBay Product ID (ePID)63895723

Product Key Features

Number of Pages776 Pages

Publication NameSong of Songs

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1995

SubjectBiblical Commentary / Old Testament

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorMarvin H. Pope

SeriesThe Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries Ser.

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height2.1 in

Item Weight33.7 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal220.77

SynopsisThe Song of Songs has been compared to a lock for which the key was lost. Traditionally ascribed to King Solomon, the book has a sensuous imagery that has been the subject of various allegorical interpretations, chiefly as relating to Yahweh's love for Israel or Christ's love for the Church. Marvin H. Pope suggests that the poem is what it seems, an unabashed celebration of sexual love, both human and divine, rooted in the fertility religions of the ancient Near East, the sacred marriage rite, and the funeral feast. A distinctive feature of his interpretation is the correlation between Love and Death. Also discussed are parallel literatures, possible Indian influences, and the significance of the Song for women's liberation. Samples of traditional Jewish and Christian allegorical interpretations are cited for each verse. Numerous photographs and drawings of ancient Near East origin illustrate and authenticate this provocative and controversial interpretation of Solomon's sublime song.