King Solomon receives enormous attention in the Bible. He has always been traditionally identified with wisdom. Even today, most people, whether believers in the truth of the Bible or not, firmly equate wisdom with Solomon. The expression, "wise as Solomon" is not only proverbial, it is accepted as totally factual. If you ask why, most people will refer back to the Bible. But is the Bible right?
In his new novel, "Prophet, Priest and King", Bible expert John Howard Reid presents a fully-rounded portrait of the legendary king of Ancient Israel, ... |