In addition to a comprehensive introduction and an analysis of text and form, Othmar Keel focuses on the metaphorical and symbolic language of the Song of Songs. He makes full use of parallelstextual and iconographicfrom Palestine, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. More than 160 illustrations, prepared by Hildi
Keel-Leu, add to the interpretation of the songs.
By:
Othmar Keel Edited by:
Frederick J. Gaiser Imprint: Augsburg Fortress Country of Publication: United States Edition: 1st Fortress Press ed Dimensions:
Height: 243mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 318g ISBN:9780800695071 ISBN 10: 0800695070 Series:Continental Commentaries Pages: 320 Publication Date:01 September 1994 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Othmar Keel is Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Studies at the University of Freibourg, Germany.