The World English Bible (WEB): Song of Solomon by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The World English Bible (WEB): Song of Solomon
Credits From www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward
Summary "The World English Bible (WEB): Song of Solomon" by Anonymous is a poetic book from the Bible dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era. This text falls under the genre of biblical poetry and is often interpreted as a celebration of love, desire, and the beauty of romantic relationships. The Song of Solomon transcends a mere narrative, offering rich imagery and metaphors that convey deep emotional and physical attraction between lovers. The Song of Solomon explores the voices of a beloved woman and her lover, blending their dialogues in a lyrical format. The poem captures their courtship through vibrant imagery, expressing longing and desire with verses that evoke the senses—describing beauty, passion, and intimacy with nature as a backdrop. Thematically, it emphasizes the joys and challenges of love, featuring moments of separation, yearning, and deep connection, while consistently reminding readers of the sacredness and power of love. The refrains urging not to awaken love prematurely suggest a deep understanding of the complexity of romantic relationships, making the text both timeless and relatable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Song of Solomon
Category Text
EBook-No. 8249
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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