Hidden Critique of Solomon in the Hebrew Bible / Pekka Särkiö.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Särkiö, Pekka.

Series:

Ancient Israel and its literature ; 51.

Ancient Israel and Its Literature Series ; Number 51

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solomon, King of Israel--Biblical teaching.

Solomon.

Kings and rulers--Biblical teaching.

Kings and rulers.

Wisdom literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Atlanta : Society of Biblical Literature, 2025.

Summary:

The period of Israel's united kingdom under King Solomon is portrayed in 1 Kings 3-11 as ideal in order to arouse hope for the restoration of Israelite kingship.Conversely, postexilic writers were faced with traditions that blamed the division of the united kingdom on Solomon's sins.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

Figures

1. Introduction

2. The History of Solomon

3. Morning Star

4. "Have You Caused the Dawn to Know Its Place?"

5. The Overthrown King

6. Foreign Women and the Fall of the House of Judah

7. Dangerous Women in theWisdom Literature

8. The Common Thread

9. Conclusions

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Bibliography

Ancient Sources Index

Modern Authors Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-62837-658-9

OCLC:

1532791100