Bible Dictionary
Canticles
Canticles, or the Song of Songs, is the biblical song attributed to Solomon. It presents a poetic love story and has been read literally, allegorically, or typologically.
Definition
Canticles, or the Song of Songs, is the song entitled in the Authorized Version “The Song of Solomon.” It is attributed to Solomon and may be read as a dramatic development of a simple love story.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material identifies three principal approaches to its meaning: mystical or typical, allegorical, and literal.
Historical Background
It was probably written by Solomon about 1012 B.C.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Song of Songs), entitled in the Authorized Version THE SONG OF Solomon. It was probably written by Solomon about B.C. 1012. It may be called a drama, as it contains the dramatic evolution of a simple love-story. Meaning.— The schools of interpretation may be divided into three: the mystical or typical, the allegorical, and the literal .
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kan'-ti-k'-lz.</p><p>See SONG OF SONGS.</p>