In the latest edition to the NICOT, Longman provides a detailed introduction and exegesis of the Song of Songs. Reviewing the history of this intriguing book-which he calls a powerful analogy to God's relationship with his people-Longman also adopts an anthrological approach as he discusses the song in light of Near Eastern literature.
The NICOT series serves as an authoritative guide to bridging the cultural gap between today's world and the world of ancient Israel. The commentary opens with an introduction to the bibical books, looking especially at questions concerning their background, authorship, date, purpose, structure and theology. A select bibliography also points readers to resources for their own study.
The author's own translation from the original Hebrew forms the basis for the commentary proper, with verse-by-verse comments counter-balancing in-depth discussions of technical matters - textual criticism, critical problems etc.
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