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Biblical Reading and Reflections: December 28th (Song of Songs 5 & Luke 23:1-25)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The heart of the great structure is found in chapter four, verse 16 and chapter five, verse one. The symmetry of invitation and acceptance portrays in miniature truth that pervades and unites the whole song. Through both the blurring of temporal distinctions and the indirection of language, sexual union is simultaneously anticipated, deferred and enjoyed. In love, time itself seems to take on a different character. And memory, longing, expectancy and enjoyment become entangled. There is no point in arguing over whether the has enjoyed, is enjoying, or will enjoy a sexual banquet.
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