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Carl Jung Autograph Letter Signed Regarding the Biblical Poem ''Song of Songs''

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Carl Jung autograph letter signed, composed on his personal stationery on 18 October 1944. Jung writes to his mentee, Dr. Rivkah Scharf, regarding the biblical poem, ''Song of Songs''. Translated from the original German, letter reads in full, ''Dear Miss! / Thank you very much for the Leviathan. He is captured well now. I do have another question, however, and I would be most grateful if you could find the answer to it. The matter concerns the Song of Songs VI:11 Vulgata: 'Nescivi anima mea conturbavit me propter quadriga Aminadab.' This verse follows 10: 'Descendi in hortum nucum etc.' In the Z. B., verse 11 has been left out and Verse 12 Vulg., 'Revertere, Revertere, Sulamitis...' has become 7:1 there (Z. B.). Verse 11 (Vulg.) is a corrupted verse. How does it read in the original? There is no hurry. / Many thanks in advance! / Your faithful C.G. Jung''. Single page measures 8.25'' x 5.75''. Single fold, overall near fine. Accompanied by original mailing envelope.