The Resource Solomon : the lure of wisdom, Steven Weitzman
Solomon : the lure of wisdom, Steven Weitzman
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- Summary
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- Looks at the life and legacy of King Solomon, describing his temple, the nature of his wisdom, and his biblical writings
- Tradition has it that King Solomon knew everything there was to know -- the mysteries of nature, of love, of God himself -- but what do we know of him? Esteemed biblical scholar Steven Weitzman reintroduces readers to Solomon's story and its surprising influence in shaping Western culture, and he also examines what Solomon's life, wisdom, and writings have come to mean for Jews, Christians, and Muslims over the past two thousand years. Weitzman's Solomon is populated by a colorful cast of ambitious characters -- Byzantine emperors, explorers, rabbis, saints, scientists, poets, archaeologists, trial judges, reggae singers, and moviemakers among them -- whose common goal is to unearth the truth about Solomon's life and wisdom. Filled with the Solomonic texts of the Bible, along with lesser -- known magical texts and other writings, this book challenges both religious and secular assumptions. Even as it seeks to tell the story of ancient Israel's greatest ruler, this insightful book is also a meditation on the Solomonic desire to know all of life's secrets, and on the role of this desire in world history. -- Publisher description from http://yalepress.yale.edu (Sep. 22, 2011)
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xxviii, 197 p.
- Contents
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- A life in letters
- A lust for knowledge
- Succession struggles
- Solomonic judgments
- Sacred books, satanic verses
- The King of kings
- Building heaven on earth
- Mining for Solomon's gold
- Difficult questions from a dubious queen
- A thousand and one sex scandals
- Afterthoughts
- For those seeking to know more
- Isbn
- 9780300137187
- Label
- Solomon : the lure of wisdom
- Title
- Solomon
- Title remainder
- the lure of wisdom
- Statement of responsibility
- Steven Weitzman
- Language
- eng
- Summary
-
- Looks at the life and legacy of King Solomon, describing his temple, the nature of his wisdom, and his biblical writings
- Tradition has it that King Solomon knew everything there was to know -- the mysteries of nature, of love, of God himself -- but what do we know of him? Esteemed biblical scholar Steven Weitzman reintroduces readers to Solomon's story and its surprising influence in shaping Western culture, and he also examines what Solomon's life, wisdom, and writings have come to mean for Jews, Christians, and Muslims over the past two thousand years. Weitzman's Solomon is populated by a colorful cast of ambitious characters -- Byzantine emperors, explorers, rabbis, saints, scientists, poets, archaeologists, trial judges, reggae singers, and moviemakers among them -- whose common goal is to unearth the truth about Solomon's life and wisdom. Filled with the Solomonic texts of the Bible, along with lesser -- known magical texts and other writings, this book challenges both religious and secular assumptions. Even as it seeks to tell the story of ancient Israel's greatest ruler, this insightful book is also a meditation on the Solomonic desire to know all of life's secrets, and on the role of this desire in world history. -- Publisher description from http://yalepress.yale.edu (Sep. 22, 2011)
- Biography type
- individual biography
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1965-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Weitzman, Steven
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- BS580.S6
- LC item number
- W44 2011
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- Series statement
- Jewish lives
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Solomon
- Jews
- Jews
- Kings and rulers
- Label
- Solomon : the lure of wisdom, Steven Weitzman
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Contents
- A life in letters -- A lust for knowledge -- Succession struggles -- Solomonic judgments -- Sacred books, satanic verses -- The King of kings -- Building heaven on earth -- Mining for Solomon's gold -- Difficult questions from a dubious queen -- A thousand and one sex scandals -- Afterthoughts -- For those seeking to know more
- Control code
- 670481527
- Dimensions
- 22 cm
- Extent
- xxviii, 197 p.
- Isbn
- 9780300137187
- Isbn Type
- (hardcover : alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2010044594
- Other physical details
- ill.
- System control number
- (OCoLC)670481527
- Label
- Solomon : the lure of wisdom, Steven Weitzman
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Contents
- A life in letters -- A lust for knowledge -- Succession struggles -- Solomonic judgments -- Sacred books, satanic verses -- The King of kings -- Building heaven on earth -- Mining for Solomon's gold -- Difficult questions from a dubious queen -- A thousand and one sex scandals -- Afterthoughts -- For those seeking to know more
- Control code
- 670481527
- Dimensions
- 22 cm
- Extent
- xxviii, 197 p.
- Isbn
- 9780300137187
- Isbn Type
- (hardcover : alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2010044594
- Other physical details
- ill.
- System control number
- (OCoLC)670481527
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