The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's. Said to have been written by King Solomon in his youth when he was full of passion. Commentators, uncomfortable with the sexual content of this book, have downplayed the sexual overtones of this book and said that the love described in this book is that of God and His people. Certainly, that is one way of interpreting the text, but I don't think you can say that God loves His people the same way the lover and beloved love each other.
This book is traditionally read during Passover. There is a reference to the chariots of Pharaoh (1:9). But more than that, God showed great love to Israel in redeeming Israel from slavery in Egypt. And the obvious passion between the lover and the beloved in this book is but a shadow of the great love God has for His people.
More to follow.... (hopefully) :)
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Hopefully? You've chosen quite a topic! I expect you to continue ;) :P
Yesh, hopefully. :)
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