The Book of Songs is also known as "Song of Songs" or "Song of Solomon". The title "Song of songs" (shïr hashshïrïm, Ct 1: 1) is a superlative meaning "The best of songs". It was the first of the five scrolls ("Hamesh Megillot") to be read at Jewish festivals and used during Passover. The five scrolls are: Song of songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther. The traditional attribution of the book to Solomon (10th century BC) is based on references made to him (Song 1: 1; Song 3: 7; Song 3: 9; Song 3: 11; Song 8: 11), especially in the verse of the title (Ct 1: 1). Some think that Solomon wrote this song in his youth, before acquiring his enormous harem. Others feel that the Song of Songs reflects the love of a young Israeli pastor and his bride, creating the fantasy of being "king and queen" for a day.
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