David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible’s Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition
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David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible’s Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition is a scholarly work that critically reexamines the historical reality of the biblical kings David and Solomon and explores how their stories shaped later Western religious and cultural traditions.
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Target entity: David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible’s Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition Context triple: [Israel Finkelstein, authorOf, David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible’s Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition]
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The Life of King of Kings David
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The World of the Bible
The World of the Bible is a scholarly exploration of the historical, cultural, and geographical contexts in which the biblical texts were written.
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C.
A History of God
A History of God is a widely acclaimed book by religious historian Karen Armstrong that traces the development and transformations of the concept of God in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
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The Judean Story
The Judean Story is a segment or subplot within the 1989 film "Intolerance" that focuses on events and characters set in ancient Judea.
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The Priestly Kingdom
The Priestly Kingdom is a theological work by John Howard Yoder that explores Christian social ethics, emphasizing the church’s distinct, nonviolent witness as an alternative political community.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible’s Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition Target entity description: David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible’s Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition is a scholarly work that critically reexamines the historical reality of the biblical kings David and Solomon and explores how their stories shaped later Western religious and cultural traditions.
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A.
The Life of King of Kings David
The Life of King of Kings David is a medieval Georgian chronicle that recounts the reign and military campaigns of King David IV "the Builder," including his decisive victory at the Battle of Didgori.
-
B.
The World of the Bible
The World of the Bible is a scholarly exploration of the historical, cultural, and geographical contexts in which the biblical texts were written.
-
C.
A History of God
A History of God is a widely acclaimed book by religious historian Karen Armstrong that traces the development and transformations of the concept of God in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
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D.
The Judean Story
The Judean Story is a segment or subplot within the 1989 film "Intolerance" that focuses on events and characters set in ancient Judea.
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E.
The Priestly Kingdom
The Priestly Kingdom is a theological work by John Howard Yoder that explores Christian social ethics, emphasizing the church’s distinct, nonviolent witness as an alternative political community.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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scholarly work ⓘ |
| about |
Western cultural tradition
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Western religious tradition ⓘ ancient Israelite monarchy ⓘ biblical archaeology ⓘ formation of biblical tradition ⓘ historical reality of King David ⓘ historical reality of King Solomon ⓘ myth and history in biblical narratives ⓘ reception history of the Bible ⓘ use of David and Solomon in Christianity ⓘ use of David and Solomon in Western political thought ⓘ use of David and Solomon in later Judaism ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
reassess the historical foundations of the David and Solomon narratives
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trace the impact of David and Solomon on Western tradition ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| examines |
how memories of David and Solomon were shaped over time
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role of David and Solomon in constructing Western ideas of sacred kingship ⓘ role of biblical kings in Western moral and political discourse ⓘ tension between archaeological data and biblical narrative ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
comparison of biblical accounts with archaeological evidence
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critical reexamination of biblical texts ⓘ development of royal ideology in the Bible ⓘ influence of Davidic and Solomonic images on Western art ⓘ influence of Davidic and Solomonic images on Western literature ⓘ influence of Davidic and Solomonic images on Western political theory ⓘ |
| genre |
biblical studies
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cultural history ⓘ history ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
readers interested in Western cultural history
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readers interested in the historical Bible ⓘ scholars of biblical studies ⓘ students of religious history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Hebrew Bible
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linked to:
Tanakh
King David ⓘ King Solomon ⓘ Old Testament ⓘ
linked to:
Christian Old Testament
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| perspective |
critical-historical approach to the Bible
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interdisciplinary approach combining history, archaeology, and literary analysis ⓘ |
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Israel Finkelstein
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David and Solomon: In Search of the Bible’s Sacred Kings and the Roots of the Western Tradition
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