The Song of Songs and Christology in the Early Church

by M W Elliott

Mark W. Elliott presents a range of interpretations of the imagery used in the Song of Songs and demonstrates how the figures of the Bridegroom and Bride were understood. He pays attention to the historical context of those commenting on the Song between the councils of Constantinople 381 and Chalcedon 451, including theological disputes and spiritual movements. Showing how they found significance in such an unlikely text leads on to the conclusion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3161473949
• ISBN13: 9783161473944
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.