"What Romans is to righteousness by faith, Song of Solomon is to romantic love.
Tracing a couple’s infatuation, courtship, marriage, physical intimacy, conflict resolution and long-term deepening, as a
comprehensive marriage manual the book is unmatched.
Though the lover’s choice of imagery may sometimes seem strange to the modern Western mind, to an ancient Eastern reader many verses contained a deeply significant and sometimes erotic meaning. Significantly, the couple remains as enthralled with each other in the twilight of their relationship as in the beginning. This image contrasts sharply with the low expectation we have of marriage today." BU
Tracing a couple’s infatuation, courtship, marriage, physical intimacy, conflict resolution and long-term deepening, as a
Though the lover’s choice of imagery may sometimes seem strange to the modern Western mind, to an ancient Eastern reader many verses contained a deeply significant and sometimes erotic meaning. Significantly, the couple remains as enthralled with each other in the twilight of their relationship as in the beginning. This image contrasts sharply with the low expectation we have of marriage today." BU
Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant:
Song Of Solomon 1:16