Ok... so I just received (full disclosure-for review) the perfect pastor's Valentines gift. That is, perfect whether you are the pastor giving it or receiving it.
What could it be, you ask?
It's My Lover Is Mine: Words And Images Inspired by the Ancient Love Poetry of Solomon
Words directly from Scripture? Sensual (yet not explicit or prurient) artwork/images? This is a book a pastor can feel downright good about giving as a Valentines (or anniversary, or "just because" gift) to his or her spouse and rest in the knowledge that
1. It will increase their knowledge of Scripture (well, one book of it, at least)
and
2. It will increase their knowledge of each other (in the...uh... "biblical" sense)
And okay, it's probably good for other bible-interested lovers besides just pastors, as well :)
Check it out (Valentine's Day is coming soon!):
Hmmm...would that be as good a present as, say, looking after the pastors' children for a night so the pastor and his (or her) spouse could actually try out some of the things in the book?
Posted by: Helen | January 22, 2007 at 06:44 AM
Why pick? Why not both! :)
Posted by: bob | January 22, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Excellent idea! Wny not indeed? :)
Posted by: Helen | January 22, 2007 at 08:19 AM
I adore Song of Solomon. I studied it for over two years and even crafted a personal book of prayer, verse by verse, from it. It's a hobby of mine, looking at from the traditional interpretation which looks at the Song as a metaphor for the love relationship between God and his people.
I have a small collection of books on SoS. I'll have to check this one out. Thanks for the lead!
Posted by: Pam | January 22, 2007 at 03:33 PM