Guide to Song of Solomon
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Song of Solomon also known as Song of Songs is supposed to be the sexiest book of Bible.[1]
[cue Marvin Gaye]
Also known by its alternative title, "Scriptural Sexytime Hawtness," the Song of Solomon follows the relationship of a man and a woman from courtship to (ahem) knowledge in the Biblical sense. The book is often interpreted as allegorical[2], representing the relationship between God and the Israelites and/or Christ and the church. However, a more literal reading of the text leaves little doubt as to what's gettin' on.
Although the more boorish voyeurs will be disappointed in the book, it contains several beautifully poetic pick-up lines. Be warned, rational ladies!
During the Middle Ages, before the invention of the printing press, monks used to fight to be the one to copy this book.
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From chapter 4, verse 1:
| “ | ...thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Mount Gilead. | ” |
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- ↑ There are probably limitations on how sexy a man can be when he's solo.
- ↑ That is, NOT LITERAL. Why this book of the bible must be allegorical to certain Christians, but not the first few chapters of Genesis, is a mystery.
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