Difference between revisions of "Song of Solomon"
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| − | St. [[Bernard of Clairvaux]] wrote a cycle of sermons on the Song of Songs, which is regarded as one of the touchstones of Christian mysticism. | + | Despite this, the Song of Solomon does not promote [[sexual immorality]].<ref>Lacey, Troy; Foley, Avery (May 10, 2018). [https://answersingenesis.org/bible-questions/does-song-solomon-teach-sexual-immorality/ Does Song of Solomon Teach Sexual Immorality?] ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref> St. [[Bernard of Clairvaux]] wrote a cycle of sermons on the Song of Songs, which is regarded as one of the touchstones of Christian mysticism. |
''Song of Solomon'' is also the title of a 1977 novel by [[Toni Morrison]]. | ''Song of Solomon'' is also the title of a 1977 novel by [[Toni Morrison]]. | ||
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* [http://glorifyhisname.com/sys-tmpl/b1/ The first cycle of St. Bernard's sermons on the Song of Songs] | * [http://glorifyhisname.com/sys-tmpl/b1/ The first cycle of St. Bernard's sermons on the Song of Songs] | ||
Revision as of 12:23, May 18, 2018
The Song of Solomon or Song of Songs is the twenty-second book of the Protestant Bible. It is classified, with Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, as part of the "wisdom literature." It reads somewhat like a play, and is a celebration of sensual love, expressed in lyric poetry.
"Song' is traditionally interpreted as an allegory representing the love of Christ for the Church. However, this interpretation is debated. Along the possible allegorical meaning, it appears to celebrate romance and the gift of sex within the context of marriage, and some of the imagery is highly sexual, such as,
- I am a wall,
- and my breasts are like towers.
- Thus I have become in his eyes
- like one bringing contentment.
- 8:10 NIV
Despite this, the Song of Solomon does not promote sexual immorality.[1] St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote a cycle of sermons on the Song of Songs, which is regarded as one of the touchstones of Christian mysticism.
Song of Solomon is also the title of a 1977 novel by Toni Morrison.
References
- ↑ Lacey, Troy; Foley, Avery (May 10, 2018). Does Song of Solomon Teach Sexual Immorality? Answers in Genesis. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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