.
Just in case someone looking in has neither read nor heard anything from
Song until just now; I should probably warn them that portions of it may
not be suitable for children.
Some of its language is a little disturbing even for grown-ups, especially in
mixed company. One thing's for sure: if we're not careful with this topic, we
might give the impression that Christians are depraved.
I suppose there are any number of ways to spiritualize Song, and they're
probably all very useful. Nothing especially wrong with allegories; I mean,
the apostle Paul allegorized an event from the Old Testament to illustrate his
point in Gal 4:21-31, so I think it's probably okay to utilize his method when
we ourselves want to draw attention to something important.
But as for me, I'd much rather take this little book in the Old Testament
prima facie, viz: as a romantic fantasy rather than some sort of mystical
writing. In point of fact, it's possible that Song is a compilation of several
unrelated ditties rather than one continuous story.
Now; according to 2Tim 3:15-17; all scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness: that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly furnished
unto all good works.
So then, how does Song fulfill that statement? Well; I think it's pretty
obvious that Song is going to teach us the effect that true heart-felt
romantic love has on people in relationships between normal men and
normal women which, I can tell you from personal experience, is very
beneficial for new Christians who grew up in dysfunctional homes and/or
coming out of a religion that made them feel guilty about their thoughts and
feelings for the opposite sex.
● Song 1:1 . . Solomon's song of songs.
Solomon penned quite a few songs; something like 1,005 (1Kings 4:32).
Whether he wrote the music too or just the lyrics; I don't know; maybe. He
was a very intelligent guy, but that doesn't necessarily mean he was a
musician; nor even that he could carry a tune; but then he didn't have too.
Solomon had a number of professional singers on the payroll. (Ecc 2:8).
"song of songs" suggests a colloquialism like Sadaam Hussein's "mother of
all wars". In other words: this particular song may have represented
Solomon's best work to date.
NOTE: Personally I think Bad Romance is Lady Gaga's best work to date,
but keep that under your hat.
_
Just in case someone looking in has neither read nor heard anything from
Song until just now; I should probably warn them that portions of it may
not be suitable for children.
Some of its language is a little disturbing even for grown-ups, especially in
mixed company. One thing's for sure: if we're not careful with this topic, we
might give the impression that Christians are depraved.
I suppose there are any number of ways to spiritualize Song, and they're
probably all very useful. Nothing especially wrong with allegories; I mean,
the apostle Paul allegorized an event from the Old Testament to illustrate his
point in Gal 4:21-31, so I think it's probably okay to utilize his method when
we ourselves want to draw attention to something important.
But as for me, I'd much rather take this little book in the Old Testament
prima facie, viz: as a romantic fantasy rather than some sort of mystical
writing. In point of fact, it's possible that Song is a compilation of several
unrelated ditties rather than one continuous story.
Now; according to 2Tim 3:15-17; all scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness: that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly furnished
unto all good works.
So then, how does Song fulfill that statement? Well; I think it's pretty
obvious that Song is going to teach us the effect that true heart-felt
romantic love has on people in relationships between normal men and
normal women which, I can tell you from personal experience, is very
beneficial for new Christians who grew up in dysfunctional homes and/or
coming out of a religion that made them feel guilty about their thoughts and
feelings for the opposite sex.
● Song 1:1 . . Solomon's song of songs.
Solomon penned quite a few songs; something like 1,005 (1Kings 4:32).
Whether he wrote the music too or just the lyrics; I don't know; maybe. He
was a very intelligent guy, but that doesn't necessarily mean he was a
musician; nor even that he could carry a tune; but then he didn't have too.
Solomon had a number of professional singers on the payroll. (Ecc 2:8).
"song of songs" suggests a colloquialism like Sadaam Hussein's "mother of
all wars". In other words: this particular song may have represented
Solomon's best work to date.
NOTE: Personally I think Bad Romance is Lady Gaga's best work to date,
but keep that under your hat.
_
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