Comparison Of Divine Love And Song Of Songs
I agree with our text when it says, “Song of Songs is about human, not divine love” (p. 744). Additionally, the relationship described in the book occurred within a specific context. That is, it “portrays a monotheistic view of sex, which stands over and against the alternative view of Baal worship” (p. 745). Baal was the fertility god that the people worshipped through ceremonial prostitution and sex.
In contrast, Song of Songs describes a relationship that starts with a glance, “you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes” (4:9) and then eventually leads to a honeymoon. The writer guides the reader to glorify the relationship as God intended; initial attraction, stirring emotions, longing, and being together through intimacy.
In contrast, Song of Songs describes a relationship that starts with a glance, “you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes” (4:9) and then eventually leads to a honeymoon. The writer guides the reader to glorify the relationship as God intended; initial attraction, stirring emotions, longing, and being together through intimacy.