Tuning the modern ear to biblical poetry (Song of Songs part 1)
Redwood Church Preaching · Jared Rolston
January 31, 202643m 57s
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Show Notes
If Song of Songs is truly named, then it is the best and most important song ever written. Yet the modern reader finds its poetry awkward, unsatisfying, and confusing. What help does God offer through this song for cultivating romantic affection in our own marriages—and how can we train our modern ears to find it profitable? Three elements contribute to poetic excellence, and help us to discern the value in Solomon’s work.
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