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Ever since its composition, the Song of Songs has fascinated generation
upon generation of readers. The words for love expressed in the book
have captivated the imagination and have inspired many, in each time and
age, to interpret its meaning. Also the Song's love for words - its
intricate poetry and its rich and often daring imagery - has caught the
attention of its readership. After two centuries of diminished interest
in the book, the last two decades have witnessed a remarkable return of
scholarly attention for the Song of Songs. In this volume, twenty-nine
papers read at the 67th Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense (Leuven,
July 25-27, 2018), not only bring together the current state of the art,
but also sketch new perspectives and future avenues for the study of
this most fascinating book. Attention is paid, by established and
emerging scholars alike, to the Song's origin and development, to its
poetic features and metaphors, and to its rich and complex reception
history.
