Beyond Song of Songs: On Hebrew Poetry
A passionate yet gentle song of love between a husband and wife, symbolizing God’s relationship with us.
INTRODUCTION TO
Song of Songs
Outline:
- Solomon and the Shulamite girl fall in love. (1:1–3:5)
- The two are united in marriage. (3:6–5:1)
- The bride and groom face painful struggles. (5:2–7:9)
- The bride and groom reunite and grow in their love. (7:10–8:14)
Author: Probably Solomon.
Date Written: Between 965 and 960 b.c.
Time Span: About one year.
Title: This book is titled “Song of Solomon” because it is a love song about Solomon and his bride. The book is also called “Song of Songs,” meaning “the supreme song.”
Background: The setting of the book is probably early in Solomon’ reign. Most of the story takes place in the palace at Jerusalem or in the surrounding country leading to the bride’s home. The Song of Solomon more explicitly deals with the topics of sex and marriage than any other book in the Bible. While there are many interpretations of this story, many view it as allegorically portraying God’s love for Israel and/or Christ’s love for His church.
Where Written: Jerusalem.
To Whom: To the bride.
Content: The Song of Solomon is a celebration of love between a man (Solomon) and a woman (the Shulamite shepherd girl). This collection of poems, in the form of songs, portrays the deep and pure love of two who are now looking back over memories of their relationship. The poor Shulamite girl had worked in the country in a vineyard owned by King Solomon. Upon visiting the vineyard, Solomon and the Shulamite fell in love, and he took her to his palace in Jerusalem to be his wife. The lyrics following cover almost every area of their mutual feelings: admiration for each other’s physical attributes, their marriage, sexuality, desires, and joys. The problems of separation and jealousy arise but are quickly resolved by emphasizing their original true love.
Key Words: “Love”; “Marriage.”
The Song of Solomon beautifully portrays the qualities of a pure “love” and ingredients for a successful “marriage.” To develop this kind of relationship requires total honesty, unselfishness, and unconditional support.
Themes: • Sex and marriage are ordained by God and are good in His sight when combined. • God’s love for Israel (and Christ’s love for the church, His bride) is much greater than any human love. • Although a person may be poverty- stricken financially, he can be rich spiritually by loving God and knowing that God unconditionally loves him. • An ideal marriage will be tender and affectionate, yet strong during times of trial.
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Who this course is for
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