I will espouse you forever :

Lyke, Larry L.

I will espouse you forever : the Song of Songs and the theology of love in the Hebrew Bible / Larry L. Lyke. - Nashville, TN : Abingdon Press, c2007. - xxi, 142 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: The theology of love in the Hebrew Bible -- Marriage, apostasy, and divorce : the prophetic critique -- The temple, women, and wombs -- Women, wells, wisdom, and Torah -- Part II: The theology of love in early interpretation of the Song of Songs -- The Targum to Song of Songs 1:1-4 -- Midrash Rabbah to Song of Songs 1:1-4 -- Origen's homily and commentary to Song of Songs 1:1-4 -- Conclusion.

9780687645749 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2007029457

GBA772903 bnb

013888615 Uk


Bible.--O.T.--Song of Solomon--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--O.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Love--Biblical teaching.

223.906/LYK