Note 73 — INTRODUCTION.

1854. Dr. Philippson, Rabbi of Magdeburg, propounded the same view.73 The design of the book is to show that true and virtuous love is invincible, and is not to be bought, but is a flame of God (Ch. viii. 6, 7), exemplified in the conduct of a humble shepherdess, who being attached to a shepherd, was tempted by King Solomon to transfer her affection, but who overcame all allurements, and remained faithful to her lover.