Book Introduction
Song Of Solomon
Written by (traditional)
The Author
(traditional) — The king whose legendary romantic life produced one of the most beautiful — and debated — poems in Scripture
The title claims Solomonic authorship ('The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's'). Some scholars see this as a dedication rather than a claim of authorship. The language may reflect a later period.
900s–200s BC
Originally part of Israel's wisdom literature; read liturgically at Passover
To celebrate the beauty of romantic love between a man and a woman — and for many interpreters, to picture God's passionate love for His people
What's It About?
Song of Solomon is an extended love poem — a dialogue between a bride and groom celebrating the beauty, desire, and joy of romantic love. It's frank, sensual, and gorgeous. The church has historically also read it as an allegory of God's love for Israel or Christ's love for the Church, and both readings have rich theological history.
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