An Essay on the Canticles or the Song of Songs
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Overview
W. Houghton provides an introductory essay to the Song of Songs, a new translation, and short notes to help the reader in An Essay on the Canticles or the Song of Songs. In his controversial essay, Houghton argues that the Song of Songs is a secular poem that still contains a truly admirable lesson, “a high moral teaching of great practical value.”
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- Offers compelling historical examples that help the reader understand the intent of this book
- Examines several different meanings the Song of Songs may hold
- Provides material well suited for pastors and students
Mr. Houghton’s essay presents a very useful epitome of the various systems of interpretation—allegorical, typical, and literal—of which this poem has, among both Jewish and Christian scholars, been the unfortunate victim.
—The Theological Review
Every unprejudiced reader of this essay will perceive that the cause of religion has nothing to lose, but everything to gain, from a more free and truthful exposition of the biblical writings than has hitherto been common in this country.
—The Westminster Review
- Title: An Essay on the Canticles or the Song of Songs
- Author: W. Houghton
- Publisher: Trubner & Co.
- Publication Date: 1865
- Pages: 67