The Song of Songs
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The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

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eBook - ePub

The Song of Songs

A Spiritual Commentary

About this book

Let Your Deepest Soul Rejoice!

"You are the Beloved of the Divine Lover. You are loved with a love beyond that which human words can express, which song and pen seek in some way to convey or at least hint at. Let go. Let the currents of love invade you. Let your deepest soul rejoice.…"
—from the Preface

In the tradition of Christian mysticism, including Bernard of Clairvaux, Gregory the Great, and Ambrose of Milan, M. Basil Pennington shares his reflections on the Bible's most challenging mystical text, the ancient love poem that istheSong of Songs. In this extraordinary volume, Pennington is joined by the profound Jewish artist Phillip Ratner, whose inspired works call forth from Pennington not only transcendent prayer and rich analogy but also the deepest sentiments that are common to every human mind and heart.

Pennington reflects on the ways you can use theSong of Songsto fulfill your own unutterable aspirations. Enriched by Jewish and Christian faith, the drawings and meditations speak to you and every person who desires to connect with their deepest, most human longings. Allow yourself to let go and delve into the poetry ofSong of Songs, to find joy in the boundless love of God for you, the beloved child. Allow yourself to experience this story of love—human love yearning for the Divine.

Looking for more like this? Check out the author's companion boo k Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Dedication
  4. Moments
  5. Welcome
  6. Song of Songs
  7. Kiss Me
  8. Lily among Thorns
  9. Like an Apple Tree
  10. He Comes
  11. The Invitation
  12. The Springtime of Love
  13. In the Chamber
  14. The King upon His Couch
  15. A Crowned Lover
  16. The Beloved
  17. A Source of Delight
  18. My Garden
  19. The Dream Visit
  20. I Sing of My Lover
  21. The Ravishing Beauty of the Beloved
  22. Awaken Note Love
  23. With You Is All My Wealth
  24. Afterword
  25. The Cistercian Commentary on the Song of Songs
  26. Suggested Reading
  27. About the Author
  28. Copyright
  29. Also Available
  30. About SkyLight Paths