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Jul 1, 2013 · It will be argued that John’s use of the Song in the Apocalypse serves the purpose of giving apostolic authority to a Christological interpretation of the Song. In order to reach sound hermeneutical conclusions, this study will be guided by the Reformation principle, sui ipsius interpres.
The Song of Songs, with its vivid and erotic language (Song of Songs 1:1-4), moves even the most casual reader to ponder the meaning and purpose of this song. Did the author intend for his poem to be an allegory, symbolizing the passionate exchange between God and his people?
Oct 30, 2019 · There are four main interpretations of the Song of Songs book. They are the “Allegory of God’s love for Israel,” “Allegory of Christ’s love for His bride, the Church,” an “Extended type of the Christ-Church marriage illustration,” and the view that exalts love as the most powerful and desirable of human emotions.
Traces of the allegorical interpretation of the Song of Songs are found as early as the Jewish Mishnah (Ta'anith 4.8). This approach was also followed in the Targum, the Midrash Rabbah, [27] and by the medieval Jewish commentators Saadia, Rashi, and Ibn Ezra.
- J. Paul Tanner
- 1997
The first line of the book declares that it’s “the Song of Songs,” a Hebrew idiom similar to “holy of holies” or “king of kings.” It’s a Hebrew way of saying that something is the greatest.
Apr 3, 2014 · As John Paul says, the Song of Songs reveals an “essential sign of holiness” (TOB 109:2). Lord, please teach us the true meaning of holiness! Please restore in our hearts your true plan for the love of man and woman.
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Duguid provides an excellent introduction, with brief treatments of the title, authorship, date, canonicity, structure, and unity of the Song, and more extended discussions of the interpretational approaches and message of the book. His original translation of the Song is followed for each lyric by his commentary, comprised of one or two ...
