| The Way of Lovers: The Oxford Anonymous Commentary on the Song of Songs (Bodleian Library, MS Opp. 625): An Edition of the Hebrew Text, with English T Contributor(s): Japhet (Author), Walfish (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004343199 ISBN-13: 9789004343191 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $126.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Language: Hebrew Published: June 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - Religion | History - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
| Series: Commentaria |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.5" (1.30 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This extraordinary commentary by a late twelfth-century anonymous northern French exegete interprets the Song of Songs solely according to its plain meaning as a story of two young lovers and their developing relationship. The exegete pays attention to every detail of the text, offering many enlightening insights into its meaning, all the while expanding upon the "way of lovers" - the ways that young people in love go about their lovemaking. The French background of the exegete is made clear by numerous references to knights, coats of arms, weapons, chivalry, and of course, wine drinking. The edition is accompanied by an English translation and extensive introduction which analyzes the various linguistic, literary, and exegetical features of the text. |