Canticles

/ˈkæntɪkəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of canticle; multiple songs, hymns, or biblical poems sung in religious services.

Etymology

English plural of the Latin-derived 'canticle' (canticulum), formed by adding the standard English '-s' ending.

Kelly Says

The Book of Canticles is actually another name for the Song of Solomon in the Bible—one of the most beautiful and mysterious books of scripture! Different Christian traditions have different canticles they consider essential to worship, showing how these ancient songs shape religious identity.

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