The Solomon narratives in the context of the Hebrew Bible : told and retold /: told and retold. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By Sean E. Cook.
• Authors: Cook, Sean E
• Contents: Cover; Title; Copyright page; Contents; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; Introduction; 1.1 Twice-Told Narratives in the Hebrew Bible; 1.2 The Books of Samuel-Kings and Chronicles within the Hebrew Bible; 1.2.1 Two Historical Realities; 1.2.2 The Current Approaches to Reading Kings and Chronicles; 1.2.3 The Current Approaches: An Assessment; 1.3 Synchronic/Holistic Reading of Biblical Narrative; 1.4 Question and Method; Chapter 2; Solomon in 1 Kings 1-11; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Wisdom, Counsel, and Human Action: Solomon's Ascent to the Throne (1 Kings 1-2); 2.2.1 Counsel and David's Successor. 2.2.2 David Counsels Solomon (1 Kings 2)2.3 Solomon Asks for Wisdom (3:1-15); 2.3.1 Three Summary Statements (3:1-3); 2.3.2 Solomon Chooses Wisdom (3:4-15); 2.3.3 The Worship of YHWH; 2.3.4 Obedience to YHWH; 2.3.5 Summary and Evaluation; 2.4 Solomon's Rule: The Practice of Solomon's Wisdom (1 Kings 4 [MT 4:1-5:14]); 2.4.1 Solomon's Rule; 2.4.2 Solomon's Wisdom and Subtle Tensions amidst His Kingdom; 2.5 Wisdom and the Worship of YHWH (1 Kings 5-7 [MT 5:15-7:51]); 2.6 Solomon's Wisdom and the Worship of YHWH (1 Kings 8); 2.6.1 Solomon and Moses; 2.6.2 Solomon as the "Son of David." 2.6.3 Solomon and God (8:22-53)2.6.4 Solomon's Sacrifices to YHWH; 2.6.5 Summary and Evaluation; 2.7 Solomon's Wisdom and Obedience to Torah (1 Kings 9-10); 2.7.1 A Second Dream and a Fourth Reminder (9:1-9); 2.7.2 Solomon and the Nations; 2.7.3 Solomon and Torah; 2.8 Solomon's Downfall and Conclusions Regarding Wisdom (1 Kings 11); 2.9. Summary; Chapter 3; Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1-9; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 David's Final Words to Solomon (1 Chronicles 22, 28, 29); 3.2.1 1 Chronicles 22; 3.2.2 1 Chronicles 28; 3.2.3 1 Chronicles 29; 3.2.4 Summary and Evaluation. 3.3 The Beginning of Solomon's Rule3.3.1 Solomon's Rule Firmly Established (2 Chronicles 1:1); 3.3.2 Solomon's First Actions (1:2-13); 3.3.3 Solomon's Wealth (1:12-17); 3.3.4 Summary and Evaluation; 3.4 Solomon, Hiram, and the Temple (2 Chronicles 2 [1:18-2:17]); 3.4.1 The Temple and Solomon's Leadership/Governing; 3.4.2 Solomon's Preparations for the Temple: Two Curious Matters; 3.4.3 Summary and Evaluation; 3.5 Solomon Builds the Temple (3:1-5:1); 3.5.1 David's Provisions for the Temple; 3.6 The Dedication of the Temple (5:2-7:10); 3.6.1 Solomon's Prayer: A Self-Portrayal (6:3-42). 3.6.2 The Priests, and Giving Thanks to YHWH (5:2-14 and 7:1-10)3.7 YHWH Responds (7:11-22); 3.7.1 A Response to Solomon's Prayer (7:12-16); 3.7.2 A Response to Solomon (7:17-22); 3.8 Solomon's Wealth (8-9); 3.8.1 Solomon the Builder (8:1-10); 3.8.2 Solomon and the Cult (8:11-16); 3.8.3 Solomon's Wealth (8:17-9:28); 3.9. Summary; Chapter 4; Solomon in Kings and Chronicles; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Solomon in Kings and Chronicles: Side-by-Side; 4.2.1. David's Charges to Solomon; 4.2.2 Solomon's Wisdom; 4.2.3 The Levites, Temple, and Cult; 4.2.4 The Ending of the Narratives of Solomon's Reign.
• Publisher Details: New York : Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 222/.506; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Religious; RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Old Testament; Biblical teaching; Electronic books; Criticism, interpretation, etc; Biblical teaching
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780567673503; 0567673502
• Related ISBNs: 9780567673497; 0567673499
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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