Love and politics : a new commentary on the Song of songs /
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| Author / Creator: | Stadelmann, Luis I. J. |
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| Imprint: | New York : Paulist Press, c1992. |
| Description: | x, 243 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1475973 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Hermeneutic Key. a. The Text in Code. b. The Personae. c. The Central Theme. 2. Exegetical Method. 3. Canonical Inspiration. 4. Date and Author. 5. Canonicity. 6. The Masoretic Text and Versions. 7. Hebrew Metrics. 8. Literary Structure. 9. Outline
- Exposition of the Song of Songs. Superscription (1:1)
- Poem I: The Preludes of Love (1:2-17). 1. The Yearning of Love (1:2-4). Commentary: The Theme of the Monarchy. 2. The Self-esteem of Love (1:5-6). Commentary: The Theme of the Nation. 3. The Ambitions of Love (1:7-11). Commentary: The Theme of the Government. 4. Exultant Love (1:12-17). Commentary: The Theme of the Covenant
- Poem II: The Pledge of Love (2:1-17). 1. Under the Apple Tree (2:1-3). Commentary: The Theme of Royalty. 2. At Home (2:4-7). Commentary: The Theme of the Capital. 3. In the Countryside (2:8-15). Commentary:The Theme of the Country. 4. The Bond of Friendship (2:16-17). Commentary: The Theme of the Covenant
- Poem III: The Coming of the Bridegroom (3:1-11). 1. The Expected Coming (3:15). Commentary: The Theme of the Restoration of the Monarchy. 2. The Royal Procession (3:6-8). Commentary: The Theme of the Repatriation of the King. 3. The Royal Insignia (3:9-11). Commentary: The Theme of the Coronation
- Poem IV: The Beauty of the Bride (4:1-5:1). 1. The Comely Bride (4:17). Commentary: The Theme of the Integrated Nation. 2. The Privileged Bride. Commentary: The Theme of the Foreign Trade. 3. The Wealthy Bride (4:9-11). Commentary: The Theme of the Nation's Prosperity. 4. The Assets of the Bride (4:12-15). Commentary: The Theme of the Nation's Economic Independence. 5. The Delights of the Bride (4:16-5:1). Commentary: The Theme of the Nation Firmly Established
- Poem V: The Presence of the Bridegroom (5:2-6:3). 1. The Call of the Bridegroom (5:2-8). Commentary: The Theme of the Restoration of the Monarchy. 2. The Attributes of the King (5:9-16). Commentary: The Theme of the Enthronement. 3. The Favorite Resort (6:1-3). Commentary: The Theme of the King's Taking Charge of the Country
- Poem VI: The Bride's Attractiveness (6:4-7:10). 1. The Charming Bride (6:4-7). Commentary: The Theme of the Unified Nation. 2. The Distinguished Bride (6:8-12). Commentary: The Theme of Diplomatic Relations. 3. The Attractive Bride (7:1-6). Commentary: The Theme of the Judean Leadership. 4. The Stately Bride (7:7-10). Commentary: The Theme of the Union between King and Nation
- Poem VII: The Bliss of Love (7:11-8:5). 1. The Bond of Friendship (7:11). Commentary: The Theme of the Covenant. 2. The Return to the Countryside (7:12-14). Commentary: The Theme of the Country. 3. The Return Home (8:1-4). Commentary: The Theme of the Capital. 4. The Return to the Apple Tree (8:5). Commentary: The Theme of Royalty
- Poem VIII: The Plenitude of Love (8:6-14). 1. The Power of Love (8:6-7). Commentary: The Theme of the Covenant. 2. The Legacy of Love (8:8-10). Commentary: The Theme of the Government. 3. The Treasure of Love (8:11-12). Commentary: The Theme of the Nation. 4. The Intimacy of Love (8:13-14). Commentary: The Theme of the Monarchy
- Index of Passages.