The Song of Songs

What is the Song of Songs?

• A collection of love poetry

• A book of Solomon's sayings

• A historical account of Solomon's life

• A religious allegory

Who is the main voice in the Song of Songs?

• Solomon

• The Beloved (woman)

• The male lover

• God

Why is Solomon an odd candidate as the author of the Song of Songs?

• He had many wives

• He was not known for his poetry

• He did not believe in love

• He was not a wise king

What is the basic theme of the Song of Songs?

• The power of love

• The importance of marriage

• The beauty of nature

• The wisdom of Solomon

How do the poems in the Song of Songs flow?

• In a clear, linear sequence

• In a symphonic cycle

• In a chronological order

• In a random pattern

What is a repeated theme in the Song of Songs?

• The importance of friendship

• The joy of physical attraction

• The dangers of love

• The power of wealth

How are the metaphors in the Song of Songs supposed to be interpreted?

• Visually

• Literally

• Metaphorically

• Symbolically

What does the conclusion of the Song of Songs highlight?

• The danger of love

• The importance of wealth

• The power of passion

• The insatiable human longing for love

What does the book of Song of Songs say about love?

• It is a divine gift

• It is a human invention

• It is a dangerous emotion

• It is a meaningless concept

What is the significance of the garden imagery in the Song of Songs?

• It represents the beauty of nature

• It symbolizes the Garden of Eden

• It is a metaphor for marriage

• It has no specific meaning