canticle of canticles

Thân thiện

A young woman reads from the Canticle of Canticles in a garden.

Definition

Proper noun: - A book of the Old Testament: "Canticle of Canticles" is the title of a biblical book, also commonly known as the Song of Solomon or the Song of Songs. It is a collection of lyrical love poems.

Usage

• The term "Canticle of Canticles" is used primarily in religious, academic, or literary contexts to refer to this specific biblical book.
• : The imagery in the Canticle of Canticles is rich with metaphors of nature and human affection.
• : She studied the Canticle of Canticles for its poetic structure and thematic depth.

Advanced Usage

• "The Canticle": In some theological discussions, the work may be referred to simply as "the Canticle" when the context is clear.
  • Example: The lecture focused on the allegorical interpretations of the Canticle.

Variants and Related Words

• Song of Songs: A more common alternative name for the same biblical book.
• Song of Solomon: Another common name, attributing the work to King Solomon.
• Canticles: Sometimes used as a shortened, plural form, though "Canticle of Canticles" itself is singular.

Synonyms

• Song of Songs
• Song of Solomon

Notes on Meaning

• While traditionally attributed to Solomon, modern scholarship often dates the "Canticle of Canticles" to a later period. Its primary meaning is as the title of a canonical work of love poetry within the Bible. It does not refer to a general type of song or poem outside of this specific context.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to Solomon but actually written much later

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Song of Songs
• Song of Solomon
• Canticle of Canticles
• Canticles