"The Expositor's Bible: The Song of Solomon and the Lamentations of Jeremiah" by Walter F. Adeney is a detailed examination of two different books from the Bible. This older work takes a close look at the biblical books, "The Song of Solomon," which is often seen as a story of love and beauty, and "The Lamentations of Jeremiah," a sad account of Jerusalem's destruction. Adeney studies the text of these books, explaining the hidden meanings within their ancient words. Adeney starts with "The Song of Solomon," exploring its structure, possible interpretations, and contrasting its themes of love and loyalty with the backdrop of royal life and moral decay. The book introduces the puzzle-like nature of the text, talking about different opinions on its unity and characters. The Shulammite woman, caught between her simple love for the shepherd and the King's attempts to win her over, is a key character. Adeney's study prepares the reader for deeper insights into these things while leading into discussions about the sad poems found in "Lamentations".
The Expositor's Bible: The Song of Solomon and the Lamentations of Jeremiah
By Walter F. (Walter Frederic) Adeney
Explore a tale of love, loyalty, and loss as ancient biblical texts are analyzed to reveal their profound meanings.
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About the AuthorWalter Frederic Adeney was an English Congregationalist minister, theologian, and biblical scholar. Born in Ealing in 1849, he was educated at New College and University College London. He served as a minister in Acton from 1872 to 1889 and became a lecturer in biblical and systematic theology at New College, London, in 1887. He was promoted to a professorship in New Testament exegesis and church history at New College in 1889, before moving to become Principal of Lancashire Independent College in Manchester in 1903. In addition to the numerous works he wrote on the Bible, for both academic and popular audiences, Adeney was general editor of the Century Bible Commentary, and in 1908 he published an extensive history of Eastern Christianity, The Greek and Eastern Churches. He retired in 1913, and died in Lewes on 1 September 1920.
Walter Frederic Adeney was an English Congregationalist minister, theologian, and biblical scholar. Born in Ealing in 1849, he was educated at New College and University College London. He served as a minister in Acton from 1872 to 1889 and became a lecturer in biblical and systematic theology at New College, London, in 1887. He was promoted to a professorship in New Testament exegesis and church history at New College in 1889, before moving to become Principal of Lancashire Independent College in Manchester in 1903. In addition to the numerous works he wrote on the Bible, for both academic and popular audiences, Adeney was general editor of the Century Bible Commentary, and in 1908 he published an extensive history of Eastern Christianity, The Greek and Eastern Churches. He retired in 1913, and died in Lewes on 1 September 1920.
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