Lamech’s Song and the Cain Genealogy: An Examination of Gen 4,23-24 within its Narrative Context
Gen 4,17-26 contains a curious poem, “Lamech’s Song,”, which interrupts the genealogy of Cain (Gen 4,23-24). Interpretations of Lamech’s perplexing song range from it being incoherent, to its playing a central role in the surrounding narrative and genealogy. This essay explores the meaning of Lamech...
| Published in: | Scandinavian journal of the Old Testament |
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
[2017]
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Scandinavian journal of the Old Testament
Year: 2017, Volume: 31, Issue: 2, Pages: 275-293 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Genesis 4,23-24
B Song B Genealogy B Lamech B Genesis B Bible. Genesis 4,17-26 B Cain |
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