The Expositor's Bible: The Song of Solomon and the Lamentations of Jeremiah
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"The Expositor's Bible: The Song of Solomon and the Lamentations of Jeremiah" by Walter F. Adeney is a scholarly biblical commentary written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the texts of two significant biblical books: "The Song of Solomon," often interpreted as a celebration of love and beauty, and "The Lamentations of Jeremiah," which laments the destruction of Jerusalem. Adeney delves into both literary structures and theological interpretations, aiming
to uncover deeper meanings within these ancient texts. At the start of the commentary, the focus is primarily on "The Song of Solomon," where Adeney explores the poem's complex structure, its possible interpretations, and the contrasting themes it presents regarding love and fidelity against the backdrop of royal opulence and moral degradation. He introduces the perplexing nature of the text, discussing different scholarly perspectives on its unity and the identities of its characters. The Shulammite woman, who experiences the tension between her simple love for the shepherd and the advances of King Solomon, serves as a central figure. Adeney's analysis sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes throughout the commentary, while also preparing the reader for subsequent discussions on the poignant elegies found in "Lamentations." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Adeney, Walter F. (Walter Frederic), 1849-1920 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Nicoll, W. Robertson (William Robertson), Sir, 1851-1923 |
| Title | The Expositor's Bible: The Song of Solomon and the Lamentations of Jeremiah |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Colin Bell, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Song of Solomon -- Commentaries |
| Subject | Bible. Lamentations -- Commentaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39941 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39941-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 741 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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