Isbn: 9781514006337 - the message of the song of songs: the lyrics of love (the bible speaks today series) (11 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. At first reading, the Song of Songs appears to be an unabashed celebration of physical attraction, mutual love, and sexual consummation between a man and a woman. Tom Gledhill maintains that the Song of Songs is in fact just that--a literary, poetic exploration of human love that strongly affirms loyalty, beauty, and sexuality. Yet in God's story, these things are not ends in themselves. They are also transcendental longings, whispers of immortality. Like all of creation they point beyond themselves to their divine author, who in this Song is nowhere mentioned but everywhere assumed.Gledhill explores this unique biblical book that forms an interlude in the Old Testament story. He incorporates reflections on other biblical material concerning issues raised by the Song--such as human nature, mortality, and social and cultural conditioning--while staying focused on the text as an extended love poem, both beautiful and mysterious.Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of the Song of Songs offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language and current NIV Scripture quotations with a new interior design. In this BST volume, Tom Gledhill explores the unique biblical interlude of Song of Songs. He incorporates themes raised by the Song, such as human nature, mortality, and social and cultural conditioning, while staying focused on the text as an extended love poem, both beautiful and mysterious. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - At first reading, the Song of Songs appears to be an unabashed celebration of physical attraction, mutual love, and sexual consummation between a man and a woman. Tom Gledhill maintains that the Song of Songs is in fact just that--a literary, poetic exploration of human love that strongly affirms loyalty, beauty, and sexuality. Yet in God's story, these things are not ends in themselves. They are also transcendental longings, whispers of immortality. Like all of creation theypoint beyond themselves to their divine author, who in this Song is nowhere mentioned but everywhere assumed.Gledhill explores this unique biblical book that forms an interlude in the Old Testament story. He incorporates reflections on other biblical material concerning issues raised by the Song--such as human nature, mortality, and social and cultural conditioning--while staying focused on the text as an extended love poem, both beautiful and mysterious.Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of the Song of Songs offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language and current NIV Scripture quotations with a new interior design.…

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Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorGledhill is lecturer in biblical languages and Old Testament at the Evangelical Theological College of Wales in Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. His articles and book reviews have appeared in Themelios, Foundations.