EPISODE · May 26, 2024 · 23 MIN
Solomon: Wisdom and How Wealth and Fame can lead to a downfall.
from Bible is Lit · host Matthew
The final section of our Tragic Heroes unit examines the life of Solomon. As with most tragic heroes, Solomon proves to be a controversial character. The semi-bastard son of King David, Solomon is both the son of magnificent promise, but also is one who subverts the traditional order in the world of the narrative. Topics Covered: How Solomon subverts the order of tradition. Birthright motifs. Meta-narrative of God blessing those "outside" of societal traditions Solomon's fame. Narrative structure, and how the it predicts Solomon's downfall. Fame. Money. Where do we get wisdom?
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The final section of our Tragic Heroes unit examines the life of Solomon. As with most tragic heroes, Solomon proves to be a controversial character. The semi-bastard son of King David, Solomon is both the son of magnificent promise, but also is one who subverts the traditional order in the world of the narrative. Topics Covered: How Solomon subverts the order of tradition. Birthright motifs. Meta-narrative of God blessing those "outside" of societal traditions Solomon's fame. Narrative structure, and how the it predicts Solomon's downfall. Fame. Money. Where do we get wisdom?
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