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King Solomon

In Our Time: Religion

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Is There a Core of History Behind Solomon?

i think there's a kind of consensus emerging between me ande catherine, that there is a core of history, but he's a very, very plastic figure. You can mould him into all sorts of shapes. Each generation has projected on to him its own views of kingship,. Its own views of wisdom from the figure of solomon. But he's not infinitely plastic. And in fact, his reign is very well documented, compared to many other reigns. We've got more information about solomon in the bible than many other kings of israel. Well, thank you all very much indeed. Thank you.

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