In centuries past, the Song of Solomon has been interpreted by many as the love between God and Israel or Christ and the church. Its imagery (in some places, explicit!) couldn't really be about physical love between a man and woman. Outrageous! Not surprisingly, this is one of the books that was debated if it should be considered scripture.
As for its limited use in preaching, I can say I have used it for marriage sermons.
Maybe I might use it some time for a different context!
I wonder how many boys have flirted with girls by shoving mud down their back...
What a lovely story, it seems to dance as you read it. Gentle and sweet, a reminder to me that the joy love brings does not change throughout the ages. I too, have wondered about this book's placement in the Bible. I wonder if our own insecurities and misunderstandings are what make Song of Solomon seem out of place?
In centuries past, the Song of Solomon has been interpreted by many as the love between God and Israel or Christ and the church. Its imagery (in some places, explicit!) couldn't really be about physical love between a man and woman. Outrageous! Not surprisingly, this is one of the books that was debated if it should be considered scripture.
As for its limited use in preaching, I can say I have used it for marriage sermons.
Maybe I might use it some time for a different context!
I wonder how many boys have flirted with girls by shoving mud down their back...
What a lovely story, it seems to dance as you read it. Gentle and sweet, a reminder to me that the joy love brings does not change throughout the ages. I too, have wondered about this book's placement in the Bible. I wonder if our own insecurities and misunderstandings are what make Song of Solomon seem out of place?