Literature and History Episode 23: Love. Desire. Exegesis. (The Song of Songs/Solomon)
Aug 25, 2016
Exploring the passionate monologues and historical context of the Song of Songs in the Old Testament. Delving into intense emotional expressions of love and desire with vivid imagery and metaphors. Comparative analysis of ancient Egyptian love poems and Theocritus' poetry. Unveiling exegesis in Jewish theology and challenges faced in navigating cultural diversity. Analyzing poetic text discussing love, desire, and religious imagery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the Passionate Imagery of Love in the Song of Songs
05:45 • 11min
Decoding the Enigmatic Passages of the Song of Songs
16:48 • 9min
Interpreting the Song of Songs: Jewish and Christian Perspectives
25:31 • 22min
Exploring Ancient Love Poetry Parallels
47:51 • 14min
Unveiling Exegesis in Jewish Theology
01:02:19 • 8min
Exploring the Song of Songs and Teasing the Prophetic Books
01:10:46 • 4min
Exploring Love, Desire, and Religious Imagery in Poetry
01:14:32 • 3min