Song of Solomon/Songs: Quick Summary
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csberryWant to read the Bible and a historical romance at the same time? This book is for you!
While there is much to be said about Song of Songs being an allegorical look at the relationship of Israel to God or Christ to the Church or whatever...I'm sorry, I think that's the kind of search for symbolism that traps many English majors in college. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar and "Your two breasts are like two fawns, Twins of a gazelle" is about a man sensually describing a female and not some religious allegory or imagery.
I read through the book last week and listened to it while doing yard work Saturday morning. Thumbs up to the audio drama for having a woman with a regal British accent voice the woman's part of the book. It was disappointing to me while pruning bushes when Song of Songs completed...and I was soon berated by Isaiah in the following book. ;)
While there is much to be said about Song of Songs being an allegorical look at the relationship of Israel to God or Christ to the Church or whatever...I'm sorry, I think that's the kind of search for symbolism that traps many English majors in college. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar and "Your two breasts are like two fawns, Twins of a gazelle" is about a man sensually describing a female and not some religious allegory or imagery.
I read through the book last week and listened to it while doing yard work Saturday morning. Thumbs up to the audio drama for having a woman with a regal British accent voice the woman's part of the book. It was disappointing to me while pruning bushes when Song of Songs completed...and I was soon berated by Isaiah in the following book. ;)
