Of Gates in the Ground and Castles in the Air: A Case of Bib...

This article explores the symbolic portrayal of Jerusalem's gates in biblical texts, particularly focusing on the personification of these structures in Psalm 24 and their depiction in Lamentations 2. It examines how these passages reflect contrasting themes of divine presence and absence, utilizing architectural metaphors to convey theological and emotional states. Through spatial analysis, the study highlights the dynamic interplay between sacred architecture and religious narrative in the Hebrew Bible.