Reading: Background and Major Interpretive Choices (Video Slides)
#26 Introduction to Song of Songs: Background and Major Interpretive Choices
Notes on Song of Songs
- Author: ??? Solomon? ???
- Date: ??? 950? ???
- Literature Genres:
- Love Songs
- Autobiographical Reflections
- Communal Assessments
- Search Narratives - Interpretation:
-The primary choice necessary in interpretation is whether there are two or three main characters-
- Love Duet? – Solomon woos a hesitant maid
- Love Triangle? – Solomon in lust tries to steal a country maid from her betrothed, but true love wins
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Methods of Interpretation
- Divine/Human Allegory:
- Yahweh and Israel (cf. Hosea)
- Christ and the Church (cf. Ephesians 5:25-33) - Morality Play: “Don’t do what Solomon did!”
- Royal Nuptuals: Elaborate wedding drama developed for entertainment at Solomon’s many weddings
- Liturgical Ecstasy: Language of spiritual union between the soul (feminine) and God (masculine)
- “Sanctified” Sexuality: God created sex, so enjoy it!
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