Solomon His Life and Times

By Frederic W. Farrar

Book Overview

""Solomon His Life and Times"" is a biographical work by F.W. Farrar that explores the life of King Solomon, one of the most famous figures in the Old Testament. The book delves into the history and culture of the ancient Israelites, providing context for Solomon's reign and accomplishments. It covers his rise to power, his legendary wisdom, his building of the Temple in Jerusalem, and his many wives and concubines. The book also examines Solomon's flaws and failures, including his eventual downfall and the division of the kingdom after his death. Throughout the book, Farrar uses a variety of sources, including the Bible, historical records, and archaeological findings, to paint a detailed portrait of this complex and fascinating figure.Farrar, the renowned bible scholar, presents a character study of Solomon. Contents: The Childhood of Solomon; The Youth of Solomon; The Accession of Solomon; The Kingdom of Solomon; Initial Troubles of Solomon's Reign; Solomon's Sacrifice and Dream; The Court of Solomon; The Buildings of Solomon; On the Plan and Aspect of the Temple; Solomon's Other Buildings and Cities; Solomon's Commerce; Solomon in All His Glory; The Decline of Solomon; The Wisdom of Solomon, and Books Attributed to Him; The Book of Ecclesiastes; The Book of Proverbs; and Legends of Solomon. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162741759
• ISBN13: 9781162741758
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"