Song of Songs
This week we enter into Song of Songs. While attributed to Solomon, the name reference is probably more to say that it's in the wisdom tradition of Solomon. We are invited into a love story through a series of poems. And while some of the language may cause you to blush, part of the message here is to know the joy and pleasure that love brings. Is this allegorical? If so, who do the characters represent? Some suggest that this is the story of God's relationship with his people, Israel. Others suggest that this is the story of Jesus' relationship with his bride, the church. Others will reject the notion that this is an allegory and focus on the story itself, a story of seeking and finding, a story that attempts to show us what love looks like. This gives you several lenses through which to read the story. The readings are short; perhaps you could read it several times, each time through one of those three lenses. Enjoy your reading! P...