For St. Valentine’s weekend, Pepper Swanson examines The Song of Solomon. Why is this picture of passionate young love in the Bible at all? The old Sunday School explanation that it’s an extended metaphor for God’s love for us doesn’t seem to square with the blush-inducing imagery. . . .or does it? And, why did most of our members report that this was the first time they’d ever heard a sermon on it? Listen by clicking the player above or click here to read the written version.
Pepper Swanson is a recent graduate of Pacific School of Religion and is currently a candidate for ordination in the United Church of Christ.