Cleverly, Charlie
The Song of Songs
- ISBN 13:
- 9781444702057
- author:
- Cleverly, Charlie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Song of Songs: Exploring the Divine Romance by Charlie Cleverly This deeply-felt exploration of the Bible's most enigmatic book argues that both its literal and metaphorical interpretations are essential to understanding its true significance. Charlie Cleverly draws on a wide range of sources, literary and theological, across the ages, to make the case for a new, rounded understanding of this important book. At its heart, The Song of Songs is a rich exploration of human relationships - with ourselves, with others, and with God. If our connections are not in harmony with our humanity and spirituality, we risk falling short of what we can be. This thought-provoking book invites readers to consider the ways in which this ancient text continues to resonate with us today. By examining both the literal and metaphorical dimensions of The Song of Songs, Cleverly offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of one of the Bible's most enduring and complex books.