"The Bible is full of 'love' stories. But the Biblical idea of love is so much bigger than we imagine."-- "In The Love Stories of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream draws lessons from the good, the bad, and the ugly of Biblical romances, friendships, and families. She shows how God's love is often very different from ours, turning upside down our assumptions about life, relationships, and each other"-- Front jacket flap. Provided by publisher.

Romantic love -- Song of Solomon: the gift of love ; Samson and Delilah: mercy and restoration ; Adam and Eve: the original love story ; Joseph and Mary: a bond of trust ; Esther and Xerxes: marriage to a monarch ; Ruth and Boaz: second chances ; David and Abigail: the rebel and the peacemaker ; Friendship love -- David and Jonathan: brothers in arms ; Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: friendship in the fire ; The friendships of Paul: companions for the journey ; Job and his friends: companions in grief ; Jesus and John: Friends for eternity ; God's unconditional love for us.