Song of Solomon
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INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF SONGS OF SOLOMON
Songs of Solomon is the fifth Wisdom book of the five “wisdom books” of the Bible in the Old Testament namely, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the songs of Solomon. The Song of Solomon is almost impossible to date with any precision or assurance. The fact that it mentions Solomon (3:6-11; 8:10-12) assures us that it could not be written before his kingship, around 930 B.C. We know that Solomon's reign was characterized by renewed interest in wisdom and the arts, so it is plausible that it was written at that time. The latter section speaks of Solomon in the past tense, however, so it may well have been written sometime later. Even with this, many scholars still hold to the fact that, Solomon is the Author. This is probably the only book with the sole theme of Love.
The main characters include the Shulamite bride and the king. The book demonstrates that physical desire between a man and woman who are married to each other is a good thing in God’s sight. We were created with our desires. Yes, sin has perverted them as it has perverted everything else in this world. But as long as we stick to God’s guidelines, the physical desires He gave us are good.
BIBLICAL OUTLINE OF THE SONGS OF SOLOMON
Outline:
I. Anticipation (1:1-2:7)
II. Found, and Lost (2:8-3:5)
III. Consummation (3:6-5:1)
Wedding processional (3:6-3:11)
Passionate expressions of love (4:1-5:1)
IV. Lost, and Found: Conflict and resolution (5:2-6:13)
V. More expressions of love (7:1-8:4)
VI. Affirmation (8:5-8:14)
BOOK SUMMARY
This poem describes, in vivid and erotic metaphors, the pursuit and enjoyment of love between a man and a woman. At certain times in the Church's history the material was actually considered inappropriate for pious souls, and therefore was read as one grand metaphor of the love God has for His people. While this is certainly an application we can make from the book, there is no denying that the physical relationship between a man and a woman is at the heart of this magnificent piece of poetry, and that sexuality is an essential component of God's intentions for humanity. In this book we receive a picture of the context in which sexual love is to be enjoyed to the glory of God, its creator. It also has been interpreted where God is the Groom, and Israel is the bride.
Themes:
Love: It is more than, but certainly not less than, physical. It is based on honor and intimacy, and should indeed be a representation of the love God has for us (Eph. 5:22-23).
The Garden: The picture painted in the Song resembles the pristine purity and shamelessness of Eden.
The Senses: The Song describes the intimacy between the Lover and the Beloved with every sensory faculty man possesses: sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touch.
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WHY SHOULD I READ AND STUDY SONGS OF SOLOMON?
Songs of Solomon is one of the unique books of the Bible. The book has being called “the book of Love” by a lot of people. This name by many is as a result of the teachings of the book. This book, the only one in the Bible that has love for its sole theme, is a collection or cycle of marriage songs. As with Ecclesiastes, the composition is about Solomon, and is probably by him. The Song is didactic and moral in its purpose, and has traditionally been interpreted as showing God’s love for His Chosen People and Christ’s love for His Bride, the Church. The teachings of the book has built many relation over a very longtime. However, as must as the spirituality of the book is concern, the book is a mystery of God unconditional love to the chosen people (the church). God love you just the way you are and is always ready to break all limitations for your good. As you read and study this book, you are thought about Love and its principles.