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Solomon |
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Date |
Between 965 and 960 BC |
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Time Span |
About 1 year |
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Title |
This book is so titled because it is a love song about Solomon and his bride. It is also called the "Song of Songs," which means "the supreme song." |
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Background |
The setting of the book is probably early in Solomon's 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. |
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Where |
Jerusalem. |
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To Whom |
To the bride. |
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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 2 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. |
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Key |
"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 a relationship requires total honesty, unselfishness, and unconditional support. |
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