The Gospel of Christ in the Song of Songs

The Song of Songs is one of the most neglected books in the Bible, and it is one of the most difficult to interpret. Interpretations have ranged from the lofty heights of the soul's mystical union with God to the purely sensual realm of ancient Middle Eastern erotica. Marshall Davis' approach to the Song of Solomon follows neither approach. He sees the book as primarily about human romance and sexuality. It is meant to communicate lessons about human love and marriage. It also has a...
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The Song of Songs is one of the most neglected books in the Bible, and it is one of the most difficult to interpret. Interpretations have ranged from the lofty heights of the soul's mystical union with God to the purely sensual realm of ancient Middle Eastern erotica. Marshall Davis' approach to the Song of Solomon follows neither approach. He sees the book as primarily about human romance and sexuality. It is meant to communicate lessons about human love and marriage. It also has a higher purpose. It describes the love relationship between God and his people. Like the Book of Hosea, the Song of Songs uses the example of a human relationship to explore the relationship between God and Israel. From a Christian perspective, it describes the relationship between Christ and his bride, the Church. Davis envisions the Song of Songs as a Hebrew ballad with five stanzas. Each section takes place in a different setting and communicates a truth about human relationships and our relationship with God. This biblical exposition of the Song of Songs unlocks the treasures of this ancient book and makes it relevant to Christian marriage, the Christian Church, and the individual Christian's relationship to God. Dr. Marshall Davis is an ordained Baptist minister with graduate degrees in theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He has 35 years of experience as a pastor, interpreting and preaching Scripture. He presently serves as a pastor in New Hampshire.