The Bride

The Bride by Rhonda Calhoun.

Set with the poetic language of Song of Solomon, this story book recreates Song of Solomon to make it more easily understandable. You follow the 12 year old shepherdess through her teenaged years as she learns to grow and mature in love for the Bridegroom king. She is followed by her friends, Comforter, Goodness and Mercy, as they guide her, and help her understand just how much the King loves her. She endures a fall to Compromise, rejection of her family, she is taunted and misunderstood. Her heart is to please the King, and nothing else.

This recreation opens your heart to the Bridegroom, reminding you just how much Jesus loves you. He is always there, and his closest friend Comforter is always with you. It is a beautiful way to explain just how relevant the book Song of Solomon is to Christians. There were many details that I enjoyed about this book, but one of the picture I loved the most was how the bride was amazed how the Comforter did all he could to glorify Jesus, and Jesus in turn glorified the Ancient of Days. The other part that still stands out in my mind is a conversation Jesus and the Father have several times. Jesus is gushing about how lovely the bride is, and how excited he is about their marriage.

If any one ever asked me what Song of Solomon was all about, I would refer them to this book. Because of the poetic language, I would recommend taking time to read it. In the back of the book are scripture references for nearly every line in the book. It is a great way to refer from this story to things said and done in the word of God.

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