Posted by Aelric on February 12, 19101 at 20:16:35:
I couldn't agree with Kristen more, and that was a very well thought-out answer. I believe that the books of poetry ( through Song of Solomon) are unique in the way they express the human response to life and faith. For most of the Bible, God has the microphone, but in the books of poetry He seems to inspire the writers to express their own doubts, longings, sorrows, and victories. It is my belief that all five books need to be read together, in order, to get a complete picture. The questions raised in and Ecclesiastes are answered in Psalms and Song of Solomon - that is the greatness of God and His pionate, overwhelming love for His people.