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SONG OF SONGS The Love Song of the Scriptures. The Megilloth (“The Scrolls”)

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1 SONG OF SONGS The Love Song of the Scriptures

2 The Megilloth (“The Scrolls”)

3 Interpretations of the Book Allegorical Interpretation: Entire book is seen as an allegory of the Lord’s love for His people Israel. Allegorical Interpretation: Entire book is seen as an allegory of the Lord’s love for His people Israel. Cultic Interpretation: Cultic poems for use in marriage ritual. Cultic Interpretation: Cultic poems for use in marriage ritual. Shepherd Interpretation: Views Solomon as the villain. Shepherd Interpretation: Views Solomon as the villain. Typical Interpretation: Type of the church Typical Interpretation: Type of the church Natural or Literal Interpretation Natural or Literal Interpretation

4 Cast of Characters Solomon: Shelomoh “Peaceful” Solomon: Shelomoh “Peaceful” Shulamith: Feminine of Shelomoh Shulamith: Feminine of Shelomoh

5 Romance & Honeymoon (Chapters 1-4) Happily ever after (Chapters 7-8) Marital Problems (Chapters 5-6) Outline of the Book

6 The Story behind the Song The story begins The story begins

7 Song of Songs 1:5 "I am black but lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, Like the tents of Kedar, Like the curtains of Solomon.

8 Song of Songs 1:6 "Do not stare at me because I am swarthy, For the sun has burned me. My mother's sons were angry with me; They made me caretaker of the vineyards, But I have not taken care of my own vineyard.”

9 The Story behind the Song The story begins The story begins Boy meets girl Boy meets girl

10 Song of Songs 1:7 Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, Where do you pasture your flock, Where do you make it lie down at noon? For why should I be like one who veils herself Beside the flocks of your companions?

11 The Story behind the Song The story begins The story begins Boy meets girl Boy meets girl He promises to return He promises to return He returns, not as a shepherd, but as the reigning king He returns, not as a shepherd, but as the reigning king Solomon takes his bride to Jerusalem Solomon takes his bride to Jerusalem A temporary separation (Chapters 5-6) A temporary separation (Chapters 5-6)

12 Observations from the Book The name of Yahweh is not mentioned The name of Yahweh is not mentioned The book is never quoted in the New Testament The book is never quoted in the New Testament Jews would not permit their young people to read this book Jews would not permit their young people to read this book

13 Lessons from the Song of Songs God is concerned with all of life God is concerned with all of life God is concerned with our sexuality God is concerned with our sexuality All of life reflects our relationship with God All of life reflects our relationship with God The Scriptures contain love songs The Scriptures contain love songs We are a part of a sacred romance We are a part of a sacred romance

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