Symbolism of God’s Protection over the Chosen People during the Journey to the Promised Land in Origen’s Homilies to Psalm 77 (78)

Krzysztof Bardski

doi:10.21697/ct.2021.91.4.03

Published: 2021-12-10

Vol. 91 No. 4 (2021)

Symbolism of God’s Protection over the Chosen People during the Journey to the Promised Land in Origen’s Homilies to Psalm 77 (78)

Krzysztof Bardski

Collectanea Theologica

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https://doi.org/10.21697/ct.2021.91.4.03

Abstract

The article analyzes selected literary motifs of Psalm 77, which were used by Origen to formulate more-than-literal interpretations. The methodology of research on the processes of creating allegorical and symbolic associations has been applied to the following literary motifs: the separation of the waters of the Red Sea, the cloud and the pillar of fire leading the Israelites through the wilderness, water from a rock, and manna from heaven.

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Origen, symbolism, Exodus, Psalm 77(78), allegorical interpretation

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Bardski, K. (2021). Symbolism of God’s Protection over the Chosen People during the Journey to the Promised Land in Origen’s Homilies to Psalm 77 (78). Collectanea Theologica, 91(4), 83–94. https://doi.org/10.21697/ct.2021.91.4.03

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