Single-word cola in the Song of Songs?

This paper argues for the existence of lines containing single words in the poetry of the song of songs. These cola function as vocatives, climaxes, and turning points in the text. Especially significant is the usage of this type of line in 5:6 to provide a critical turning point in the central narr...

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Published in:Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary
Main Author: Hess, Richard S. 1954- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: AIIAS 2006
In: Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Song of Songs / Poetry
B Bible. Hoheslied 5,6
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Poetry
B Bible. Hoheslied 5,6
B Song of Songs
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Summary:This paper argues for the existence of lines containing single words in the poetry of the song of songs. These cola function as vocatives, climaxes, and turning points in the text. Especially significant is the usage of this type of line in 5:6 to provide a critical turning point in the central narrative of the poem.
ISSN:1908-4862
Contains:In: Asia Adventist Seminary (Silang), Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary