The Finale - Song of Songs 8:5-18 The Song of Solomon, Part 6 Every musical, concept album and song cycle needs a grand finale. This is it for the Song of Songs. 5 Who is that coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?Under the apple tree I awakened you.There your mother was in labour with …
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A Maturing Relationship - Song of Songs 6:4-8:4 The Song of Solomon, Part 5 More erotic poetry, and more inuedo. Twice in this long reading (be warned, it's a big one), the man looks at the body of his wife and delights in what he sees. Another warning, a strange one for a Christian blog …
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Innuendo—Song of Songs 3:6-5:1 The Song of Solomon, Part 3 In the Song of Solomon, there are many erotic images, such as caresses and deep kissing, with references to tasting the beloved's mouth. Beyond that, the meaning of some metaphors about love is unclear, but some are obvious. This post is for adults, so if …
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A song of longing: Song 2:8-3:5 The Song of Solomon, Part 2 It got intense in the last reading. It was the first in a short series, and I wasn't yet ready for deep intimacy. The woman says, "His left hand is under my head, and his right hand embraces me!" Song 2:6. If not …
Embarrasment The Song of Solomon, Part 1 Where do I begin with this topic? It's sure to be controversial. After exploring the poetry of the Psalms, I examined other Biblical poetry and songs. The Song of Solomon, a collection of erotic love poems, naturally arose. How should I view the eroticism in a book that …
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Psalms of the sons of Korah The excitement that cannot be contained is depicted in English translations of the Bible as, "My heart overflows with a pleasing theme;" or in traditional Anglican churches as, "My heart is astir with gracious words;" and sung to a slow Anglican chant. Come on people this is an exuberant …
Eroticism in the Bible Web surfing a couple of days ago I came across the Answering Christian site. Particularly a blog from 2011 on why sexual language in the Bible means the Bible cannot be the word of God. Why? There are Christians who have the same problem. To them there is the spiritual and …
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