The Shulammite Woman
The Shulammite Woman
| HER CHARACTER: | Hers is the only female voice that speaks directly and extensively to us in Scripture. Ruth’s, Esther’s, Hannah’s, and Mary’s voices, for instance, are all mediated through narration. The Shulammite woman boldly declares her longing and desire to be united to her lover in marriage. |
| HER SORROW: | To have been separated from her beloved at times. |
| HER JOY: | To enjoy so passionate a love. |
| KEY SCRIPTURE: | Song of Songs 1 – 8 |
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