The Song of Songs

The Song of Songs by Christian D. Ginsburg is an extensive and scholarly commentary on the biblical book Song of Solomon (also known as The Song of Songs) a poetic and allegorical text from the Old Testament. Ginsburg a renowned biblical scholar and expert in Hebrew studies provides a detailed linguistic historical and theological analysis of this ancient love poem which has been interpreted by both Jewish and Christian traditions in various ways including as a celebration of human love and as an allegory for divine love between God and His people. In his commentary Ginsburg offers an in-depth study of the text’s original Hebrew examining its structure language and literary style. He explores the cultural and religious context of the Song particularly in relation to ancient Hebrew poetry and Near Eastern traditions. Ginsburg delves into various interpretations of the Song from its literal meaning as a celebration of romantic love between a bride and groom to its mystical and spiritual significance as an allegory for the relationship between God and Israel or Christ and the Church.