Listen "Alastair Roberts on Song of Solomon chapter 2"
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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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.
Links mentioned in this episode:
alastairadversaria.com
Leave some feedback:
What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments.
Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review.
Connect with us:
[email protected]
godsstorypodcast.com
Become a Supporter:
If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude.
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Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.
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