Solomon’s Song of Songs. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— for your love is more delightful than wine. Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the young women love you! Take me away with you—let us hurry! Let the king bring me into his chambers. We rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. How right they are to adore you! (Song of Songs 1:1-4)
How did sexy, suggestive poetry get into the Bible? On the strength of King Solomon’s authorship and his legendary status as as a lover and polygamist, I suppose. And why not? Why not include romantic literature? Romance is part of human experience and an important part at that. How many men are swept away in romance? How often are women thrilled at being “wined and dined?” Where is the joy in human life without one heart warmed by another’s heart?
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