 Gersonides then unpacks the various levels of enlightenment that he finds in Song of Songs, moving from mathematics, to physics, astronomy and finally metaphysics. In this way, Gersonides emphasizes the natural sciences, in particular physics, as a propadeutic to metaphysics. Gersonides is clear that the science of physics builds upon moral knowledge derived from Scripture: “this science is impossible for one who is not strongly settled on the true views from the perspective of Torah and speculation.” (Gersonides Song of Songs, 11). Gersonides then unpacks the various allegories and symbolic representations in the work, all of which point to the goal of ultimate felicity as the union with God via the Active Intellect.