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This is a highly recommended commentary on this mysterious but very important book of the Bible.


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The Song of Songs An Introduction and Commentary Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries Book 19 edition by Iain M Duguid Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews

The Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series produced by IVP academic, is a highly respected Commentary series for the educated Layman on up. In the last decade IVP has begun a vast revision of this celebrate series. The newest volume in this sweeping revision is the Song of Songs, by Iain M. Dugid. Dugidhas taken the mantel from G. Lloyd Carr who authored the previous volume entitled The Song of Solomon. It might seem nigh impossible to replace this theological giant yet Dugid uses his masterful understanding of the Hebrew combined with cunning wit to explore these interconnected books for the glory of God.

With regard to the introduction to the commentary, Dugid, does not spend a good deal of time on the authorship or introductory matters on the Book of Song of Songs yet in a stark contrast he spends over 36 pages on the introduction to judges. Sadly it seems that’s the entire commentary on the Song of Songs as a whole is very weak. This does not mean that it is not helpful, rather it seems to be a short summary of greater and just as recently published works, without many new theological insights or application points. While there are a few instances which I disagree with Dugid on in regards to his study on this wisdom book, he keeps the correct theological view in how to interpret this somewhat perplexing book of scripture. I recommend this commentary to Layman as a great tool in preparation for teaching Sunday school as well as a great introduction for the pastor, yet I would use in in conjunction with a volume which would dive deeper into the themes as well as meaning of this love letter.
Here is a jewel of a commentary by a writer always worth reading–Iain Duguid. He writes in venerable Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series (TOTC) on a book of the Bible, Song of Solomon, where many commentaries are disappointing. This volume, for me, was a breath of fresh air.

It is a specimen of succinctness while still speaking on all the important issues that larger volumes tackle. (You can do as I did and take a glance at Duane Garrett’s WBC for meticulous detail on interesting subjects raised here). While the old Tyndale volume on the Song by Carr was a good commentary, I found this one more helpful.

For one thing he respects the allegorical approach (or as he explains, a typological approach). He gently discusses where there might be problems, but he also does on the natural approach. He finally comes to a natural interpretation, minus sexual excess, with a dash of typology. I personally would have more a typological approach with a dash of natural interpretation, but I was enriched by this outstanding volume.

For another, he is talented as a commentary writer wrestling with the text. He has other commentaries out there worth getting too. I found a few places in the text where I disagreed with his conclusions, but again, he writes well and fair. Pastors and Bible students will be glad to get this wonderful, economical commentary. Five stars all the way.

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The very best commentary on the Song of Songs.
This is a highly recommended commentary on this mysterious but very important book of the Bible.