Song of Songs and Lamentations (Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary | SHBC)
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Overview
In this biblical commentary on the Song of Songs and Lamentations, Nancy C. Lee presents a thorough analysis of these poetic books, with special attention to their gendered voices. She identifies a signature feature of female Hebraic composing in these books and in other biblical texts. The volume includes numerous examples of historic and contemporary expressions of love poetry and lament lyrics, from contexts of human suffering with concerns for social justice across many cultures.
The Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary series brings insightful commentary to bear on the lives of contemporary Christians. Using a multimedia format, the volumes employ a stunning array of art, maps, and drawings to illustrate the insights of the Bible. It is built upon the idea that meaningful Bible study can occur when the insights of contemporary biblical scholars blend with sensitivity to the needs of students of Scripture. In addition, the CD-ROM, which offers powerful searching and research tools, pairs the text with a digital resource that is a distinctive feature of this series
- Presents a thorough analysis of these poetic books, with special attention to their gendered voices
- Identifies a signature feature of female Hebraic composing in these books and in other biblical texts
- Brings insightful commentary to bear on the lives of contemporary Christians
The life-long work of Nancy Lee on Israel’s lyrical poetry of especially on its tradition of lament now comes to stunning fruition in this compelling exposition. Lee’s concern for the empowerment of women gives a special tilt to her reading of these imaginative tests. Readers will find in her work exquisite attention to and discernment of the details of the text, with a ringing recognition of its insistent contemporaneity for us.
—Walter Brueggemann, Professor Emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary
In this insightful volume Nancy Lee draws upon her comprehensive knowledge of the Bible scholarship, ancient Near East texts, literary theory and feminist studies. She carefully unfolds the meaning of the poetry in the Song of Songs and Lamentations, calling our attention to subtleties in the structure of Hebrew words indicating a female or a male voice. Lee has written the definitive commentary on the Song of Songs and Lamentations.
—Rabbi Steven Bob, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Etz Chaim, Lombard, Illinois
Taken together, the Song of Songs and Lamentations show the astonishing range of expressive possibility in ancient Hebrew poetry; although existing at the edges of the canon, once read neither book is soon forgotten. A long-established expert on Lamentations, Nancy Lee shows herself equally adept as a guide to the Song of Songs. Her detailed literary analysis, nuanced theological reflection, and uncompromising commitment to ethical interpretation will allow readers to see anew the productive complexity of these endlessly interesting biblical books.
—Dr. Tod Linafelt, Professor of Biblical Literature, Georgetown University
- Title: Song of Songs and Lamentations (Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary | SHBC)
- Author: Nancy C. Lee
- Series: Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary
- Publisher: Smyth & Helwys
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Pages: 528
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Resource ID: LLS:SHC22SO
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-07T16:05:46Z