O Thou Fairest Among Women

The Song of Solomon can seem to be a veiled book in the Bible, if the central woman in it is viewed as representing the church. If however, she represents the earthly city of Jerusalem, then the book's contents start to be revealed. This writing refers to other passages in the Bible to build on the understanding that Jerusalem is the unique woman being referred to. By considering prophecies about this city, a consistent interpretation of the Song of Solomon is found.