#26 Introduction to Song of Songs: Background and Major Interpretive Choices

 

Notes on Song of Songs

  • Author: ???  Solomon?   ???
  • Date: ???   950?   ???
  • Literature Genres:
    - Love Songs
    - Autobiographical Reflections
    - Communal Assessments
    - Search Narratives
  • Interpretation:
    -The primary choice necessary in interpretation is whether there are two or three main characters
      • Love Duet? – Solomon woos a hesitant maid
      • Love Triangle? – Solomon in lust tries to steal a country maid from her betrothed, but true love wins

 

Methods of Interpretation

  • Divine/Human Allegory:
    - Yahweh and Israel (cf. Hosea)
    - Christ and the Church (cf. Ephesians 5:25-33)
  • Morality Play: “Don’t do what Solomon did!”
  • Royal Nuptuals: Elaborate wedding drama developed for entertainment at Solomon’s many weddings
  • Liturgical Ecstasy: Language of spiritual union between the soul (feminine) and God (masculine)
  • “Sanctified” Sexuality: God created sex, so enjoy it!
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