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Solomon's Temple William J. Hamblin

Solomon's Temple By William J. Hamblin

Solomon's Temple by William J. Hamblin


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Solomons Temple has been a source of fascination and profound spiritual reverence for the worlds major religious faiths for over 3,000 years. This book unravels both scholarly and speculative histories, guiding the reader through the maze of modern myths and popular cultural tales that surround the Temple.

Solomon's Temple Summary

Solomon's Temple: Myth and History by William J. Hamblin

Solomon's Temple has been a source of fascination and profound spiritual reverence for the world's major religious faiths for over 3,000 years. It was described in the Dead Sea Scrolls; it was visited by Alexander the Great; and it has inspired artists through the ages. Here, the authors unravel both scholarly and speculative histories, guiding the reader through the maze of modern myths and popular cultural tales that surround the Temple. A masterly introduction to the world of the Temple, this book is guaranteed to inform, intrigue and grip everyone with an interest in history and its endless reinterpretations.

Solomon's Temple Reviews

'Lively and accessible ...? a signal reference work of serious and rigorous scholarship, which will reward careful study. It is worth its weight, not only in sterling, but also in gold' - Church Times
'Fascinating, richly illustrated' - The Scotsman

About William J. Hamblin

William J. Hamblin, Associate Professor, Brigham Young University, Utah, is a specialist in Near Eastern History and the Crusades. David R. Seely is Professor of Religion at Brigham Young University. He was a member of the international team of editors that published the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. Israelite Temples; 2. The Jewish Temple; 3. The Christian Temple; 4. Islam and the Temple; 5. Modern Conceptions of Solomon's Temple.

Additional information

GOR003659901
9780500251331
0500251339
Solomon's Temple: Myth and History by William J. Hamblin
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20070611
224
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