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Episode 23: Love. Desire. Exegesis. (The Song of Songs/Solomon)

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Exploring Ancient Love Poetry Parallels

Comparing ancient Egyptian love poems from Papyrus Harris 500 with the Song of Songs and Theocritus' poetry, this chapter delves into shared themes of desire, intimacy, and passion across different Mediterranean poetic traditions.

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