Alastair Roberts on Song of Solomon Chapter 7

03/12/2025 20 min Episodio 442
Alastair Roberts on Song of Solomon Chapter 7

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Episode Synopsis

Why are there references to grapes, vineyards and wine in Chapter 7 of the Song?
Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States. 

(0:25) The wasf in Chapter 7;
(1:10) The palm tree;
(2:30) The place names;
(4:10) Wine;
(6:30) The woman and the land;
(8:00) Damascus in v 4;
(8:50) Carmel – v 5;
(9:35) Purple and scarlet;
(9:50) V 9;
(11:15) Garden imagery;
(14:00) Verses 9-13;
(15:20) A new Adam and Eve;
(18:10) Jesus.

Links mentioned in this episode:
alastairadversaria.com
theopolisinstitute.com
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