Alastair Roberts on Song of Solomon chapter 2

10/09/2025 26 min Episodio 417
Alastair Roberts on Song of Solomon chapter 2

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Episode Synopsis

How is lovesickness a theme in the Song of Solomon?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States. 

(0:30) v 1-7;
(1:10) The rose and the lily;
(3:00) Sexual imagery;
(6:00) v 2-3;
(7:30) The tree;
(11:40) Love in v 4;
(13:05) Wine;
(16:00) The banner in v 4;
(17:10) Lovesickness in v 5;
(18:10) The 2 lovers and time;
(20:20) vs 8-17;
(22:00) Exodus imagery;
(24:00) The foxes;
(24:50) vs 8-17 and the meaning of the Song.

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alastairadversaria.com
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