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Originally Posted by kisstheson
I am not sure if this counts as an "allusion" or as a "verbal parallel", but I can see a parallel here. I hope these two examples help clarify what qualifies an OT verse to be included in the "Index of Allusions and Verbal Parallels". I still find it very shocking that Song of Songs is the only OT book which does not show up in this Index. Neither Jesus nor His apostles made any noticeable allusions to Song of Songs!  |
Could Paul's word in Ephesians "This mystery is great but I speak in regards to Christ and the Church" be an oblique parallel since both are using the same metaphor?