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The Idea of Biblical Poetry
Parallelism and Its History
Book • 2007
In "The Idea of Biblical Poetry," James Kugel delves into the intricate world of Hebrew poetry, challenging conventional understandings of parallelism and its historical development.
He meticulously examines the structure and meaning of biblical poems, demonstrating how their poetic forms contribute to their overall message.
Kugel's work emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural contexts of biblical poetry to grasp its true significance.
He argues against simplistic interpretations that fail to account for the complexities of the poetic language and its evolution over time.
The book offers a fresh perspective on biblical poetry, enriching our understanding of its literary artistry and theological depth.
Kugel's scholarship has significantly influenced the field of biblical studies, prompting a more nuanced and sophisticated approach to the interpretation of Hebrew poetry.
He meticulously examines the structure and meaning of biblical poems, demonstrating how their poetic forms contribute to their overall message.
Kugel's work emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural contexts of biblical poetry to grasp its true significance.
He argues against simplistic interpretations that fail to account for the complexities of the poetic language and its evolution over time.
The book offers a fresh perspective on biblical poetry, enriching our understanding of its literary artistry and theological depth.
Kugel's scholarship has significantly influenced the field of biblical studies, prompting a more nuanced and sophisticated approach to the interpretation of Hebrew poetry.
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