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1 Kings
3:5-12
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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IV.15, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org. |
| From the Geneva Notes. |
| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
 | "While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul
were strengthened; he was enabled to receive the Divine vision, and to make a suitable
choice." |
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| From
Wesley's Notes.
| "So truth here contains all duties to God, as righteousness doth his duties
to men, and uprightness the right manner of performing both sorts of
duties." |
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| What
Shall I Give You?, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker, c.
1800.
| "Hear then, my soul, the voice from the mercy-seat, this evening: 'Ask!
What shall I give you?' See that your petition, and the blessings you pray for, be great
and large, suited to the glory of the great Giver, and the largeness and tenderness of the
Lord's heart." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "The wisdom, however, that was asked and obtained was not so much of the
heart as of the head--it was wisdom not for himself personally, but for his office, such
as would qualify him for the administration of justice, the government of a kingdom, and
for the attainment of general scientific knowledge." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Commentary, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Juliana Claassens, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
| "Reading the lectionary text in terms of its
larger context, not shying away from the complexities associated
with this text, may help us to develop theological perspectives that
are sensitive to the very real challenges presented by the context
in which we proclaim God's word." |
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1 Kings 3:5-12,
Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran
School of Theology at Chicago. |
| A Lost Future: Reflections on 1
Kings 3:7-15, 11:1-6, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute.
| "These verses are as much a
judgment on power as they are the story of an Israelite king." |
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"Wise Foreign Relations," study guide for
adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
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"Solomon's
Dream," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
| "What spiritual gift do you pray for?
How could wisdom help you in your growth to God?" |
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| Reflection on
1 Kings 3:5-12, Rev. Wanda Copeland. At Environmental Reflections, Lectionary Year
A, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Environmental Stewardship Commission.
| "How easy it is to diminish what
we can affect because of our relative insignificance to the mainstream of
society." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"The
Conquest of Power: Analysis of David and Solomon's Accession Histories," by
Caetano Minette de Tillesse. From
The Journal of Hebrew Scriptures vol
1, article 3 (1997).
| "Both histories were composed with
an overt apologetic aim. Thus they were written when such apologetics were necessary,
namely during the reigns of David and Solomon. The apology of David (David's Accession
Story) was written during David's reign and utilized for Solomon's Accession Story, which
integrated it and duplicated it with satiric plagiarizing." |
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"The
King of Desire: Indeterminacy, Audience, and the Solomon Narrative,"
Stuart Lasine, Semeia 71: Textual Determinacy,
Part Two, 1995. |
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Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Brettler, Marc,
"The Structure of 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old
Testament, 1991.
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Carr, David McLain,
From D to Q: A Study of Early Jewish
Interpretations of Solomon's Dram at Gibeon.
(Atlanta: Scholars, 1991)
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| Hays, J. Daniel,
"Has the Narrator Come to Praise Solomon or to Bury Him? Narrative Subtlety
in 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament,
2003.
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| Lasine, Stuart,
"The King of Desire: Indeterminacy, Audience, and the Solomon Narrative,"
Semeia, 1995.
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| Olley, John W.,
"Pharaoh's Daughter, Solomon's Palace, and the Temple: Another Look at the
Structure of 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old
Testament, 2003.
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| Parker, Kim Ian,
"Repetition As a Structuring Device in 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the
Study of the Old Testament, 1988.
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| Parker, K.I.,
"Solomon as Philosopher King? The Nexus of Law and Wisdom in 1 Kings 1-11,"
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1992.
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| Porten, Bezalel,
"The Structure and Theme of the Solomon Narrative (1 Kings 3-11),"
Hebrew Union College Annual, 1967.
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| Williams, David S.,
"Once Again: The Structure of the Narrative of Solomon's Reign,"
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1999.
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| Reviews:
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Reviews:
Shaul Bar, A Letter That Has Not Been Read: Dreams in the Hebrew Bible.
Hebrew Union College Press, 2001. Reviews by Robert Gnuse and Frances
Flanner-Dailey in SBL's Review of
Biblical Literature. |
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| Sermons:
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| With Children:
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"King Solomon," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Solomon Asks God
for Wisdom," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Solomon Asks for Wisdom,"
online computer java-based coloring pages from Grace Baptist Church of
Feeding Hill. |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art:
Wisdom of Solomon, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World
Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index: |
| Movies scenes with the following themes,
listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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| Study Links and Resources for the
Book of 1 Kings |
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