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A wide-ranging exploration of the story of Ruth, a foreigner who became the founding mother of the Davidic dynasty

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 of Jerusalem are expressed in both personal terms as well as within a collective framework. The bulk of the articles are devoted to questions of reception, to the ways in which the geographies of the Book of Psalms have travelled across their native bounds and entered other historical settings, acquiring new forms and meanings.

The Song of Songs has been embraced for centuries as the ultimate song of love. But the kind of love readers have found in this ancient poem is strikingly varied. Here, Pardes explores the dramatic shift from readings of the Song as a poem on divine love to celebrations of its exuberant account of human love.

Ilana Pardes, a professor of comparative literature at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, explores the intersections of literature and culture. Her academic work delves into themes of identity, narrative, and the impact of literary traditions across different societies. Through her insights, she contributes to a deeper understanding of how literature shapes and reflects human experience.

A portrayal of the history of ancient Israel that is suitable for those interested in the Bible, in the interrelations of literature and history, in nationhood, in feminist thought, and in psychoanalysis. číst celé