Interpretations of Love Poems in the Song of Songs and the Book of Songs: A Case Study of Song of Songs 8:5-7 and “Fishhawk”

Curie Qu Assistant Professor of Christian Thought Interpretation of the Song of Songs The Song of Songs is a book that is rarely preached from the worship pulpit because of its straightforward and explicit description of love between men and women. However, it was widely sung in weddings, celebrations, banquets and other occasions in Israeli society, forming a sharp contrast. Since ancient times, there have been two opposing interpretations of the Song of Songs: "allegorical interpretation" and "natural interpretation". As to whether the interpretation strategies proposed by past and contemporary commentators are right or wrong is a matter of opinion and is beyond the scope of this article. Below we will discuss some interpretation issues regarding the climax of the Song of Songs, chapter 8, verses 5-7. ...
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Starting from the Theological Symposium ...

What was discussed at the first "Baptist Theological Academic Exchange Conference"? Why does "Baptism" promote the study of Barth's theology? What is the relationship between Barth research and the "practical theology" promoted by "Baptism"? After the new teaching and research building was fully opened in 2023, Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary ("Baptist Theological Seminary") held a variety of academic activities there, including academic exchange meetings and later "micro-lectures" from time to time. In March last year, we held the first "Bible Academic Exchange Conference" and the results were fruitful, so we will organize the second conference on March 25 this year. In addition, we held our school’s first “Theological Academic Exchange Meeting” on February 5 this year. The response was enthusiastic and the results were ideal. The following will report the grand occasion of that day, from which readers can understand the reasons why "Baptism" promotes Barth's theological research, as well as the relationship between Barth's research and the "practical theology" promoted by "Baptism". ...
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