Gowns, crowns, and the marriage metaphor: divinization and divine dethronement in Ezekiel 16
In this essay, I consider the specifics of the language and imagery of dressing and undressing in Ezekiel 16. Jerusalem is dressed in an embroidered garment, along with other items of dress and adornment. These items occur in a variety of contexts in biblical and ancient Jewish literature: as the dr...
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Language: | English |
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Svenska Exegetiska Sällskapet (Swedish Exegetical Society)
2023
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