Psalms In/On Jerusalem

by Ophir Münz-Manor and Ilana Pardes

Book Overview

This volume explores the ways in which Jerusalem is represented in Psalms - from its position in the context of liturgical and pilgrim songs to its role as metaphor. Jerusalem in the Book of Psalms is the site of scenes of redemption, joy, and celebration of the proximity to God and the house of the Lord. But it is also the quintessential locus of loss, marked by cries over the devastating destruction of the Temple. These two antithetical poles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110736381
• ISBN13: 9783110736380
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"