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"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 24: Canticle of Canticles" is a religious text that belongs to the genre of sacred scripture, specifically a poetic and allegorical interpretation of love and divine union. This book, also known as the Song of Solomon, was likely written during the time of the ancient Hebrews, reflecting their literary style and cultural context. The primary topic centers around the deep love and longing between Christ and His Church, illustrated through rich imagery and metaphors that emphasize the beauty and power of divine love. The Canticle of Canticles presents a dialogue between the beloved (often interpreted as the Church) and her lover (interpreted as Christ), filled with passionate and lyrical expressions of love and desire. The text showcases the exquisite beauty of the beloved, with metaphoric language painting her as fair and precious, while the lover reciprocates with admiration and affection. Throughout its chapters, the book explores themes of yearning, intimacy, and the sacred relationship between the divine and the faithful. The imagery of gardens, wine, and delicate flowers serves to elevate the spiritual message, expressing the deep connection and communion that believers seek with God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
• Release date is 2005-06-01

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This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome

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