Christopher Wright Mitchell
Old Testament scholar with an MA and PhD in Hebrew and Semitic studies and Old Testament editor for the Concordia Commentary series; author of a commentary on the Song of Songs focused on theological and pastoral interpretation.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 21min
Christopher Wright Mitchell, "The Song of Songs - Concordia Commentary" (Concordia Publishing, 2001)
Christopher Wright Mitchell, an Old Testament scholar with a PhD in Hebrew and Semitic studies and editor for the Concordia Commentary series. He discusses the Song of Songs as Solomon’s lyrical masterpiece. Short takes cover why he studied it, his both-and interpretive approach seeing human and divine love, Solomon’s complex portrayal, and chapter 8’s theological significance.
