Listen "Alastair Roberts – Song of Solomon chapter 4"
Episode Synopsis
How do the two lovers see creation in each other?
Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss chapter 4.
(0:30) Chapter 4;
(1:00) Metaphor;
(3:10) Creation and the lovers;
(4:55) The body in the Song;
(10:50) A wasf;
(11:50) v 1 and the goat imagery;
(13:55) Sheep imagery;
(15:50) The tower and the shields;
(17:35) Lilies;
(19:10) v 7 and Christ;
(23:15) v 9-16;
(26:35) The center of the poem;
(27:20) Temple imagery.
Links mentioned in this episode:
theopolisinstitute.com
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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss chapter 4.
(0:30) Chapter 4;
(1:00) Metaphor;
(3:10) Creation and the lovers;
(4:55) The body in the Song;
(10:50) A wasf;
(11:50) v 1 and the goat imagery;
(13:55) Sheep imagery;
(15:50) The tower and the shields;
(17:35) Lilies;
(19:10) v 7 and Christ;
(23:15) v 9-16;
(26:35) The center of the poem;
(27:20) Temple imagery.
Links mentioned in this episode:
theopolisinstitute.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.
patreon.com/godsstorypodcast
Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.
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