Song of Songs /
Hess, Richard S.
Song of Songs / Richard S. Hess. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2005. - 285 p. ; 23 cm. - Baker commentary on the Old Testament wisdom and Psalms .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-269) and indexes.
Prologue : first coming together and intimacy (1:2/2:7) -- Lovers joined and separated (2:8/3:5) -- Love and marriage at the heart of the song (3:6/5:1) -- Search and reunion (5:2/6:3) -- Desire for the female and love in the country (6:4/8:4) -- Epilogue : the power of love (8:5/14).
The Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms (7 vols.) is tailored to the distinctness of poetry and Wisdom literature. It provides students and pastors with a careful reading of the text and its theological implications. These volumes include:
• Emphasis on the message of the biblical book
• Special attention to poetic structure and literary devices
• Incisive comments based on the author’s translation of the Hebrew text
• Exegetical rigor, incorporating linguistic, historical, and canonical insights
• Closing reflections on each section that explore the text’s theological dimensions
• Textual notes that provide resources for advanced readers
0801027128 (cloth)
2004023799
Bible.--Song of Solomon--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS1485.53 / .H47 2005
223/.9077
Song of Songs / Richard S. Hess. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2005. - 285 p. ; 23 cm. - Baker commentary on the Old Testament wisdom and Psalms .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-269) and indexes.
Prologue : first coming together and intimacy (1:2/2:7) -- Lovers joined and separated (2:8/3:5) -- Love and marriage at the heart of the song (3:6/5:1) -- Search and reunion (5:2/6:3) -- Desire for the female and love in the country (6:4/8:4) -- Epilogue : the power of love (8:5/14).
The Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms (7 vols.) is tailored to the distinctness of poetry and Wisdom literature. It provides students and pastors with a careful reading of the text and its theological implications. These volumes include:
• Emphasis on the message of the biblical book
• Special attention to poetic structure and literary devices
• Incisive comments based on the author’s translation of the Hebrew text
• Exegetical rigor, incorporating linguistic, historical, and canonical insights
• Closing reflections on each section that explore the text’s theological dimensions
• Textual notes that provide resources for advanced readers
0801027128 (cloth)
2004023799
Bible.--Song of Solomon--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
BS1485.53 / .H47 2005
223/.9077