Body Theology is a field worthy of our attention. The fact that a lot of people know little or nothing about their physical and spiritual (and would-be spiritual) bodies is sad but true. This book seeks to shed light on the human physical body forms – the male body form (mbf) and the female body form (fbf). Their significance and/or connotations are highlighted briefly.

A great challenge is before us. This challenge is to know – understand and articulate correctly, the importance/greatness/use of each body part as it relates to the spiritual (our relationship with God, service to mankind and God…) and sexuality. An enlightenment of body theology as it relates to our spiritual service/worship would help clarify diverse manifestations of the Holy Spirit/spiritual occurrences or spiritual influences in the lives of people. These manifestations/occurrences affect feelings, moods and even physical composure(s), for example, "slaying in the spirit" and also, matters of laying on of hands, lifting up holy hands, holy kiss, feet washing, gesticulations, etc. An understanding of body theology as it relates to sexuality would open the hearts and minds of many to the sacredness of sex, the beauty of human sexuality, the diverse variety embedded in human sexual expressions…

This book dwells heavily on human body forms and their varied implications/connotations in the dimension of sexuality. It is important to note that every principle, deductions, connotations, etc (in Song of Songs) does not necessarily apply to everybody. Basically, everything is applicable to married couples. Everything is not applicable to unmarried lovers. Some are but not all. For example sexual intercourse, which has its place in marriage - societies should keep it this way, the advancement of human civilization and culture stands a better chance...!

However, one of the greatest challenges (in the arena of human sexuality) facing us today is being able to know, understand and properly articulate what not-yet-married lovers – boyfriends & girlfriends should and should not do. As far as true, civilized ideals are concerned, what are the limits? Where do we draw the line?

The lovers may be in a not-yet-committed relationship; committed relationship or they may be engaged. Do we say, “Hands off, totally” or do we say, “You may go to ‘this’ extent or ‘that’ extent”? What are God’s expectations of these lovers? We must boldly, sincerely and honestly tackle these questions (God helping us). A lot of people are looking for answers. Many (young people, most especially) are asking, “How far can we go? How far is ‘too far’”? Who is going to help them…?

Looking at "Song of Songs" in the light of Christ and his believing children ONLY is like hiding under a mask. (By the way, a quality understanding of the man-woman dimension of "Song of Songs" could help us to grasp (greatly), to comprehend and function properly in our relationship with God). A lot of problems exist on earth today in the lives of many simply because they have closed their minds to the rich resources embedded in this great SONG. They are blind to the rich resources, great depths and abundant blessings this SONG provides in the perspective of love, sex and romance. With vexation, I ask, “why would people choose to ‘over-spiritualize’ things? Why not see things the way they simply are – at least, at first?”

Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs) plainly speaks about love, sex and romance. Is there anything wrong with that? Why would people want to deceive themselves by refusing to see it the way it plainly is – a love song that reveals ALL between a man and a woman as touching love, sex, romance…? And quite frankly, its usage as a connotation of Christ-Church (better still Christ-saints) relationship is weak. In the strictest sense, it a poor or weak example of the believer’s divine relationship with the Master. But for the shallowness of our minds… its usage is permissible!

Dear reader, take the mask off. Do not let the depravity of the minds of some hinder you. Countless relationships, numerous marriages would not be a sad story today if only the people in question are true to themselves, giving themselves to understanding Song of Solomon. We must strive to understand and identify with our sexuality, its place in our lives, its meaning, etc.

I choose to be as plain as possible, though I must admit ‘not saying it all’ – fully, broadly. I ‘tried’ to accommodate the conservatives, though I may wish conservatism be re-shaped, re-defined, evolve… The views expressed in this book are mine. I do not claim to have written “under divine inspiration”. I do not claim to have given a thorough, perfect, contextual exegesis or theological ‘whatever’…

I present to you a complete work. I have finished the work. Yet, the work is unfinished. There is a peculiar dimension where nobody can say he finished ‘the work’. Only Christ can say, “I finished the work.” Dear people, the mystery goes on…

Peace and love,
Embedded in the I AM,
O'karo E.K.D Akamune.