What is a graphic Hebrew love song doing in our Bibles? Must the Song of Songs be read as an allegory in order to contribute to our spiritual formation? What wisdom does this ancient poem have for Christians today?
In this episode, Taylor interviews Denver about the greatest love song ever written. They discuss the song’s history of interpretation as well as its theological significance and relevance for Christ followers. Denver contends that the song provides a theological defense of the goodness of physical reality and human romance, as well as an important (though often neglected) voice in the current debates within the church regarding gender roles.
Resources:
Song of Songs (NICOT) by Tremper Longman III
Curse-Free Love: The Rich Theology of the Song of Songs by Denver Rhodes
