Transcript Podcast Introduction This is Poetry Thursday. We’ll Song of Solomon, chapters 3-4 I’m calling today’s episode “The Wedding.” Comments on Song of Solomon 3-4 Chapter 3 shows us snapshots of the wedding ceremony and chapter 4 the wedding night. Much of the language of this book sounds strange to modern ears. We do not…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll begin reading the Song of Solomon with Chapters 1 and 2. Before beginning the reading, I’ll have an introduction to the book for you. I’m calling today’s episode “The Couple.” Comments on Song of Solomon 1-2 Introduction to the Song of Solomon Whether this book…
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Thoughts As we’ve already discussed on a previous episode, this book can be seen as an allegory about the relationship between Jesus as the bridegroom and the church as the bride. Obviously, discussing all the imagery is far beyond the scope of this podcast, but there are some really good commentaries available if you’re interested…
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Thoughts Literal And/Or Allegorical As I have already mentioned, this book can be read on at least two levels: As just an account of a bride and groom from the purely human level, or as an allegory of the love of Christ for the church. Both interpretations are beautiful, and both have merit. As I…
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Thoughts Chapter 3 shows us snapshots of the wedding ceremony and chapter 4 the wedding night. Much of the language of this book sounds strange to modern ears. We do not speak in metaphors such as “Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down Mount Gilead. 2Your teeth are like a flock of…
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Thoughts Introduction My comments will be an introduction to this very unique book of the Bible, so I’ll make them before we read. When we visit the book next week, I’ll comment on the content of that day’s reading. What Is This Book? Whether this book is to be taken literally, spiritually or allegorically has…
Read MoreAs we’ve already discussed on a previous episode, this book can be seen as an allegory about the relationship between Jesus as the bridegroom and the church as the bride. Obviously, discussing all the imagery is far beyond the scope of this podcast, but I do suggest that you make it a point to get…
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As you probably know, this book can be read from at least two levels: As just an account of a bride and groom from the purely human level, or as an allegory of the love of Christ for the church. Both interpretations are beautiful, and both have merit. As I was studying it again, in…
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This book on married love concludes today. For more information I suggest you go to your nearest Christian bookstore and buy a commentary.
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