A Song for Lovers: Including both a New Paraphrase and a New Translation of the Song of Solomon

by S. Craig Glickman

The only book of the Bible entirely devoted to love, sex and marriage: the Song of Solomon. It can speak clearly to us today over the din of modern moral chaos. Through an insightful and sensitive reading of the Song of Solomon, S. Craig Glickman presents an open and frank discussion of what God intends romantic love to be.

188 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1976

Reviews

[Ineta Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most poetic and metaphorical book in the Bible. Which is usually a beautiful reading, but not so easy to interpret the meaning behind it. It was interesting to read the author's interpretation. Of course, it is only his opinion, but some of the insights have never come to my mind, and I found it valuable.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Thanks for my friend Dawn for sharing this book!)

Glickman has written an interesting analysis of the Song of Songs. I was expecting a more commentary-like approach, but he is very readable in his writing style and presentation. (Although I could do without the cheesy 70s subheadings such as "Color My World". Yes, he knows his pop music, LOL.)

Glickman spends the first eight chapters going through the relationship between the woman and man, exploring the way they interact, refer to one another, and grow in and through their intimacy. In the last two chapters, he connects their relationship with the Trinity and God's love for us.

I found this book an enjoyable approach to a less familiar book of the Bible. I have a new appreciation for Song of Songs.

[Amanda Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a helpful commentary for reading Song of Solomon. I didn’t agree with all of his thoughts, but he breaks down the metaphors and gives insight into difficult sections.

[Josiah DeGraaf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent commentary on the Song of Solomon and advice based on it. There are a couple areas in the book where you can tell this was written several decades ago and it feels a bit out-of-touch. But there was a lot to appreciate from this book and I learned some things about the Song of Solomon and the narrative that undergirds the text.

Rating: 3.5-4 Stars (Good).

[ladydusk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful analysis of a challenging book of scripture.

[Elisha Zeledon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much more intense than I had even guessed. Helpful and insightful into one of the different books of the Bible