Song Of Songs (part 3) -- a celebration of covenant sex and romantic passion [185]

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we conclude our Song of Songs series with a break down the biggest interpretive debates around Song of Songs and explain why a purely allegorical reading collapses the text into endless guesswork. We also name the book’s core themes, showing how covenant marriage, erotic desire, and spiritual meaning fit together without embarrassment.why Song of Songs often gets treated as allegory onlywhat an allegory is and why the text never labels itself that wayhow bad presuppositions about sex distort Bible interpretationwhy canonicity objections usually come from discomforthow Scripture uses marriage as a metaphor without erasing earthly marriageexamples of hymn lyrics that ignore contextSong of Songs themes: mutual pleasure, exclusivity, intimacy, passion, beautySign up for the annual Intimate Covenant Marriage Retreat where we will dig into these themes from the Song of Songs: intimatecovenant.com/retreatFor a deeper dive, here's a list recommended resources to expand your perspective to help with reading the Song of Songs:Allender, Dan B., and Tremper Longman III. God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2014. Alter, Robert, trans. Strong as Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel: A Translation with Commentary. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2015.  Longman III, Tremper. Song of Songs. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001.  Pope, Marvin H. Song of Songs: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. The Anchor Bible, vol. 7C. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1977. Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29We’re a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that’s nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant.  Coconu — http://www.coconu.comCoconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDate Your Spouse (formerly, Dating Divas) — https://dateyourspouse.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfxStrengthening marriages one date at a time.Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANTModest and classy premium lingerie, model-free.Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market.Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT"  To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: [email protected] Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing!    Cherishing,  Matt & JennSupport the show