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Synopsis
From its recorded beginning before Christ, this biblical poem was widely, and in fact exclusively, interpreted both by Jews and Christians as a hymn of God's passionate love for his chosen people. The Song of Songs is however a mysterious book, and the more modern reading of it as a celebration of human erotic love has largely displaced this older interpretation. Here, the author presents a contemporary mystical reading, with reference to some later Christian poetry, including John Donne, George Herbert and R. S. Thomas.
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''This imaginatively rich study draws on one of the most complex books of the Bible in order to offer clear, practical guidance for prayer. Graeme Watson also helps us to pray more honestly; the Song of Songs shows us what it is to long for a divine Lover who is experienced most often as an elusive, yet infinitely desirable, Presence.'' --Professor Ellen F. Davis, Duke University Divinity School
''Graeme Watson has given us another little gem of a book. Rediscovering the patterns of metaphor and allegory in the Song of Songs, he unlocks an ancient but modern contemplative understanding of this most intriguing of Old Testament texts, and invites us to express Christianity once more in the language of Love.'' --Adrian Newman, Bishop of Stepney
''For those interested in deepening their relationship with that most mysterious of texts - the Song of Songs - this book will come as a delight and a joy. Scholarly yet accessible, it is a real pleasure to read. Graeme Watson weaves poetry, biblical scholarship and mystical commentary together to produce a gem of a book.'' --Dr Peter Tyler, St Mary s University, London
From the Author
The Revd Graeme Watson is an Anglican priest involved in training men and women for ordained and lay ministries. A spiritual director, he leads poetry workshops, quiet days and retreats, and is an Hon. Asst Priest on the staff at St Mary Stoke Newington, London. He has written on George Herbert's mysticism for Theology, and on the apophatic tradition in the Anglican Church for The Way, and is the author of Strike the Cloud: Understanding and practising the teaching of The Cloud of Unknowing (SPCK, 2011).
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- PublisherSPCK Publishing
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0281066906
- ISBN 13 9780281066902
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages156
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