Analysis Of The Song Of Solomon

In this essay, I will take the position that the philosophical implications of the Song of Solomon is to reveal a pure uncorrupted form of love that is based on the biblical version suggested in Eden which are boundaries of modesty, preparation of a home and a commitment before marriage. The Song of Solomon has been written in a poem form and was said to be a conversation between to lovers, a man and the Shunimite woman, although this most likely true there are still many other elements to pull out of this story besides just a conversation. The way the couple relate each other’s beauty as well as protection and boundaries in the narrative suggest a fuller form of courtship that is not supported by the common sensual standards of today. Not

In Song of Solomon 1, verse 16-17, the lover tells the Shunimite woman that “our bed is green” and the “beams of our house are cedar” with “rafters of fir”. In chapter 2, in verses 11-13, he was calling to the Shunimite woman saying, “come away” for the “winter has past” the “flowers appear” and the trees and vines “putteth forth” fruit. Now moving to chapter 7, verse 13, he has “laid up” “pleasant fruit” for his beloved, the Shunimite, and he says that the “mandrakes” give a smell at “our gates”. Although, the text does not indicate that the couple’s relationship has been consummated it does suggest that before marriage, preparation for the family or future spouse must be made. We can infer from the text that he had prepared a confortable “cedar” home with a “bed” and “fir” and then later suggests that spring is on the way and to “come away” that he is planning the establishment of a home and family with children. The lover reinforces this point by saying that he has “laid up” for his beloved “pleasant food”. If it were just a common romantic fling than there would be no need for establishing a home, collecting food and the suggestion of fruitfulness because spring is here. This romantic courtship is a well thought out plan not just for a present enjoyment but also for a lifetime of joined