Solomon His Life and Times

By Frederic W. Farrar

Book Overview

Solomon His Life and Times is a book written by F. W. Farrar that provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of King Solomon. The book covers various aspects of Solomon's life, including his early years, his rise to power, his wisdom, his building projects, his relationships with other rulers, and his eventual downfall. Farrar draws on a range of sources, including the Bible, historical records, and archaeological findings, to paint a vivid picture of Solomon's world and the challenges he faced as a ruler. The book also explores the broader historical and cultural context of Solomon's reign, providing insights into the politics, religion, and society of ancient Israel. Overall, Solomon His Life and Times is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in biblical history or the ancient world.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163331783
• ISBN13: 9781163331781
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"