Have you ever listened to a sermon on the Song of Solomon, but you just couldn’t quite buy it? Do you completely avoid reading Solomon’s Song of Songs because it seems like one huge contradiction to the Bible itself? If so, you definitely need to read: V I L L A I N
How could a book in the Bible (Song of Songs) NOT be recommended by Jewish Rabbis for reading UNTIL AGE THIRTY!? Was Solomon true to the end? Could 666 link to Solomon?
“When Solomon speaks, its all about what she (the Shulamite) can do for him. When the Good Shepherd speaks, its what can I do for you? This pattern is seen all though the Song, once you understand the three person rendering. Keep in mind it is the Song of Songs, not a collection of Songs…It is thee Song, singular.” —V I L L A I N page 206
Did Solomon worship idol gods? Did Solomon live by the laws of God? Does Scripture condone multiple wives? Did Solomon have some sort of free pass to sin?
“[Solomon] was drawn to worship Ashtoreth, the Canaanite goddess of love recorded in 1 Kings 11:5, ‘For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammorites.’ The goddess of the Zidonians that Solomon worshipped was later promoted on a grand scale by Jezebel. She was the Phonecian princess daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians that Ahab married as a political maneuver. In the hands of Jezebel, Ahab became a mere puppet, as did Solomon in the hands of his many political wives.” — V I L L A I N page 208
In what way is Solomon the Good Shepherd? Did Solomon cause the divided Kingdom described in the ancient text? Could Solomon have slipped into the role of Antichrist?
“On the other hand, Solomon was anointed by God with wisdom to lead His people. He did write the Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. ‘All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.’ 2 Timothy 3:16. It may seem doubtful that Solomon would write the Song that cast him as the Villain; but then again, it was the writings of Solomon in Ecclesiastes that portray him as a man of vanity. ‘Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why then was I more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity.’ “. —V I L L A I N pages 204-205
Is Solomon a type of the world? Was Solomon a defector? Did Solomon die in apostasy? Does Scripture indicate Solomon ever repented?
The Christian struggle to remain pure in the Song of Songs is clearly depicted in the life of the Shulamite, but what about in the life of king Solomon? If you have struggled with any of these questions, V I L L A I N is the book to read.
V I L L A I N is daring, abstract, and compelling—using Scripture to support Scripture—all the way through. This is the first book I’ve seen that doesn’t run from a bunch of the text to form its own meaning.
V I L L A I N actually D E A L S W I T H I T A L L, verse by verse, making a strong argument to bring out the hidden meaning of the text, which actually fits with the rest of the Bible…..what do ya know.
This book is a product of intense study by the author who I’ve personally argued with about these issues, for what, thirty years now!? Love it or hate it, deal with it, Scripture always supports Scripture!
* This book is purposely NOT available in any digital format you can buy, and therefore has never been “learned” (ripped off) by super dangerous artificial intelligence. V I L L A I N is only available in print versions. Imagine V I L L A I N on your coffee table at home, not in a robot’s mouth.
