The Solomon Narratives in the Context of the Hebrew Bible: Told and Retold
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 C...
| Summary: | 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 Rule -- 3.3.1 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 -- 4.3 Solomon in the Book of Kings -- 4.3.1 The Deuteronomistic History, the Book of Kings, and the Law -- 4.3.2 Knowing and Remembering the Law: Implications for Reading the Book of Kings -- 4.4 Solomon in the Book of Chronicles -- 4.4.1 Monarchy, Temple, Cult, and the Worship of YHWH -- 4.4.2 Devotion in Chronicles -- 4.5 Why Two Different Histories/Narratives within the Hebrew Bible? -- 4.5.1 Are These Histories/Narratives Concordant? -- 4.5.2 The Purpose of the Books of Kings and Chronicles -- Chapter 5 -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index of References -- Index of Authors -- Untitled -- Untitled -- Untitled |
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| ISBN: | 0567673502 |