Paperback. The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is an unusual book to find in the Bible. As the Bibles only love poem, the Song offers a unique picture of relations between the sexes in biblical times. Unlike other biblical books, it consists entirely of dialogue. It looks at love from both a womans and a mans point of view, and shows the reader what love is like exclusively through what lovers say about it.There are few issues in Song of Songs interpretation that are not open to debate, which makes it a fascinating book to study. In this Guide, Cheryl Exum provides a concise survey of the principal questions encountered in Song of Songs scholarship. She also takes the discussion beyond the traditional research questions to introduce readers to new and ongoing areas in Song of Songs research. Bibliographies and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter provide additional resources for readers interested in pursuing specific topics and exploring new directions in the study of the Song of Songs. "Introduces the Book of Song of Songs, examining its characteristics, historical context, and theological messaging, particularly focusing on growing areas of research"-- Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide (Paperback)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Edinburgh
Publication Date: 2022
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0567674711
ISBN 13: 9780567674715
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is an unusual book to find in the Bible. As the Bible's only love poem, the Song offers a unique picture of relations between the sexes in biblical times. Unlike other biblical books, it consists entirely of dialogue. It looks at love from both a woman's and a man's point of view, and shows the reader what love is like exclusively through what lovers say about it.

There are few issues in Song of Songs interpretation that are not open to debate, which makes it a fascinating book to study. In this Guide, Cheryl Exum provides a concise survey of the principal questions encountered in Song of Songs scholarship. She also takes the discussion beyond the traditional research questions to introduce readers to new and ongoing areas in Song of Songs research. Bibliographies and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter provide additional resources for readers interested in pursuing specific topics and exploring new directions in the study of the Song of Songs.

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J. Cheryl Exum is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Sheffield University.

Adrian H. Curtis is Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies in the University of Manchester.

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