Solomon The Magnificent
Solomon The Magnificent during a period of great cultural development
The Historian and the ChroniclerSolomon's reputation is well established: first and fore most he was a wise man. |
THE RADIANT DAWNSolomon's wisdom: King Solomon came into power with considerable accounts to settle, yet bided his time until all accounts were finalized. |
Solomon's wisdomSolomon's wisdom in his famous judgment and diplomatic activity as he divides the kingdom into twelve administrative districts. |
SOLOMON IN ALL HIS HONORIn the first stages of building the tabernacle Solomon formed a new era, one of those ages noted for exceptional achievement for the People of YAHWEH. |
David's role in building the TempleDavid did the preparatory work, lived thriftily, stored up great quantities of materials and provided the man-power and Solomon fulfilled it. |
The dates of the building of the TempleSolomon started the Temple in the fourth year of his reign and took seven years and five months to complete the small building, yet a colossal task. |
Division of the TempleTo understand the material plan of the Temple, and also and more importantly the spiritual outlook of the People of YAHWEH. |
The Ark: its description; its spiritual significanceThe Ark of the testimony, with the set apart tablets contained, may be considered the concrete testimony of the alliance between YAHWEH and Yisrael. |
The most Kodesh PlaceThe Kodesh of Kodesh, the Temple's exterior and its annex, the forecourt, the leveling of the threshing-floor and the dimensions of the Temple. |
The dedication of the TempleThe memorable day the Temple was dedicated to YAHWEH three parts of the Temple were filled with a cloud which they believed YAHWEH choose to dwell in. |
SOLOMON, PRINCE OF PEACEThe forty years of Solomon's reign (970-931) were a period of continuous peace and complete social tranquility. |
SOLOMON THE TRADERSolomon's main trade came from an industrial city in Ezion-geber, built using Yisraelite forced labor, for the export of metallurgical products. |
With Solomon's fleet to the land of OphirThe spectacular results of the Ophir expedition. |
Arrival in Yerusalem of the queen of ShebaThe Queen of Sheba came bearing gifts for Solomon, questioning his proverbial wisdom and returning to her home with foodstuffs. |
THE GREAT LITERARY ACHIEVEMENTS OF SOLOMON'S TIMESWorks of the Old Covenant which are especially concerned with the spiritual sense given by Scripture to meditation on moral and spiritual things. |
The first historical works of the Hebrews appear in Solomon's daysSolomon's times were a period of great cultural development and at this turning-point in history began a record in writing of the history of the spiritual past. |
What did Solomon write?We must regard Solomon as an author of wisdom literature whose literary activity was far from negligible. |
THE SHADES OF NIGHTSolomon's story can be seen as three distinct periods; the glorious dawn, the brilliant light of day and the shades of night. |
Political and social failureSolomon was the keystone of a complex establishment, from which he scarcely emerged save on state occasions. |
Solomon's spiritual failureDuring Solomon's reign the spiritual evolution of the People of YAHWEH came to a halt, and the spiritual mission was tragically compromised. |
The moral failure of Solomon's governmentSolomon, instead of arousing the love of his subjects, as his father David had done, provoked against himself a wave of hate on many counts. |
SOLOMON AT THE BAR OF HISTORYSolomon's baneful activities brought a movement to an end, which seemed as if it would compromise irreparably the existence of the Chosen People. |
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