The book of the Song of Solomon

The Book of the Song of Songs


What is the book of the Song of Songs about?

The book of the Song of Songs expresses married love with the artistry of a poet.  The author is sensual without being crude, and uses analogies from the world and nature to illustrate these grand feelings.  The couple in this book are completely in love and surrendered to one another, an example we can strive for in our own marriages.  The couple goes through their own struggles but they never stop loving each other.

With God at the center of your relationship, married love can reach the heights mentioned in this book.

Who wrote the book of the Song of Songs?

The author of Song of Songs is presumed to be King Solomon himself.

Who is the audience?

God's people.

Timeframe the Song of Songs was written:

Written sometime in the 900's BC.

"In short" (One sentence summary):

Song of Spongs celebrates married love.  Spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

Fun facts about the Song of Songs/Did you know?

Song of Songs is one of two books (the other being Esther) that does not mention the name "God."  However, this book praises the love inside marriage, as God intended.
Solomon writing his songs
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