“In ancient Jewish tradition, as far back as we can tell, the Song of Songs was not interpreted as a love poem or as an allegory of the individual soul; it was interpreted as an allegory of God's spousal love… — Brant Pitre Copy Share Image
“From a biblical perspective, salvation is ultimately about union with God. The God of Israel is not a distant deity or an impersonal power,… — Brant Pitre Copy Share Image
“The reason Jesus celebrates the Last Supper with the twelve disciples is that together they represent the bride of God -- the people of Israel. This is a prophetic sign whose symbolism would have been recognized by any Jew familiar with the prophecies of God's future wedding. Just as YHWH wed himself to the twelve tribes of Israel at Mount… — Brant Pitre Copy Share
“In ancient Jewish tradition, as far back as we can tell, the Song of Songs was not interpreted as a love poem or as… — Brant Pitre Copy Share Image
