The love song collection of the Bible, which is exotic for today's readers, captivates on different levels: 1. The metaphor world of the individual songs opens up on the background of ancient oriental art and literature. 2. The dramatic figure of the collection opens up diverse spaces for association and refers to the wedding seat in life. 3. The unique history of interpretation of the songs provides a deep insight into the human way of dealing with the power of Eros over centuries.