The Song of Songs : a commentary on the Book of Canticles or the Song of Songs / by Roland E. Murphy ; edited by S. Dean McBride, Jr.

Author
Murphy, Roland E. (Roland Edmund), 1917-2002 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Minneapolis : Fortress Press, [1990]
Description
1 online resource (xxii, 237 pages.)

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Series
Hermeneia--a critical and historical commentary on the Bible [More in this series]
Summary note
Murphy offers a representative sounding in the major periods of the Song's exegetical history. Attention is given to the hermeneutical principles operative in the development of Jewish and Christian exposition. Murphy examines the literary character and structure of the Song, aspects of its composition and style, and its meaning and theological significance. - Publisher.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-220) and indexes.
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. New York Available via World Wide Web.
Source of description
Description based on print version record.
Other title(s)
Bible. Song of Solomon. 1990.
ISBN
  • 9781506421117 (electronic bk.)
  • 1506421113 (electronic bk.)
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