Song of Songs (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms)

Song of Songs is the first of six volumes in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series. This series is tailored to the distinctives of poetry and wisdom literature.

Features:

• Emphasis on the message of the biblical book
• Special attention to poetic structure and literary devices
• Incisive comments based on the author's translation of the Hebrew text
• Exegetical rigor, incorporating linguistic, historical, and canonical insights
• Closing reflections on each section that explore the text's theological dimensions
• Textual notes that provide resources for advanced readers