I bet you never expected to read a column about Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs). The Song isn’t a book that we discuss much in Bible studies and sermons. On the surface, it’s a poem about the emotional and physical relationship between a man and a woman, but it also serves as an allegory about God’s love for His people.
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I think there are a couple of big reasons why we don’t reference it much. It’s easy to snicker at the cultural descriptions of beauty that don’t translate into our modern sensibilities. Also, the sensuality of the poetry makes some of it awkward in a church, small group, or Bible study setting. (I used to joke that after hearing audio
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