Let’s move to a passage of dialogue from the dying King David to young Solomon as David appointed him king: “‘You shall be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man, and keep the charge of the Lord ...

The answer lies in a series of ancient and medieval texts that the orthodox authorities tried to suppress. These texts, from ...

King Solomon is traditionally (and I think, solidly) believed to have been king of the united monarchy of Judah, from c. 970-931 B.C. We don’t have much at all to establish his existence and influence ...

Most people, even those who are thoroughly secular, know the story of the Judgment of Solomon: Two women who share a house and have recently given birth within days of one another come to King Solomon ...

Author's Note: All previous volumes of this series are here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read The Bible." "Part Two," featuring volumes 57-113, was ...