The Great Literary Works of Solomon
The Great Literary Works of Solomon
Mary A. Wilson
BIB 113 – Old Testament History
Grand Canyon University
Dr. Calvin Habig, Instructor
August 16, 2009
The Great Literary Works of Solomon
The purpose of the Book of Psalms is to provide the expression of praise, worship and confession to God. The purpose of the Book of Proverbs is to teach people how to attain wisdom, discipline, and a prudent life, and how to do what is right, just, and fair. In short, to apply divine wisdom to daily life and to provide moral instruction. In the following paragraphs, we will compare the two Books. (Life Application Study Bible, New International Version, Tyndale)
In the book, An Historical Survey of the Old Testament by Eugene H. Merrill, it states that the psalms constitute the hymn book of Israel. Many psalms were sung and recited on festal occasions and probably even in homes and at work. Approximately half of the 150 were written by David, who it is evident, had great artistic abilities (1Chron. 13:8); a few were by Solomon, whose reputation also is well established in these pursuits (1 Kings 4:29-34); by Asaph, one of David’s court poets; and by the sons of Korah, another group of professional writers; and one was even written by Moses (Ps. 90). Some are of anonymous authorship and were written over many years. A majority of the psalms come from the unied monarchy period (tenth century), and only a few from much later. Some were composed shortly before the time of Christ.
The Book of Proverbs claims to have been written largely by Solomon, and there is no convincing reason to argue otherwise. The biblical account maintains that he was highly gifted in wisdom and literary talent (1 Kings 4:32) and wrote hundreds of proverbs and songs that have never been recovered. The main purpose of the book is to disclose human wisdom or observation in the light of that from God. It discusses the whole range of seemingly earthly approach, there is
Mary A. Wilson
BIB 113 – Old Testament History
Grand Canyon University
Dr. Calvin Habig, Instructor
August 16, 2009
The Great Literary Works of Solomon
The purpose of the Book of Psalms is to provide the expression of praise, worship and confession to God. The purpose of the Book of Proverbs is to teach people how to attain wisdom, discipline, and a prudent life, and how to do what is right, just, and fair. In short, to apply divine wisdom to daily life and to provide moral instruction. In the following paragraphs, we will compare the two Books. (Life Application Study Bible, New International Version, Tyndale)
In the book, An Historical Survey of the Old Testament by Eugene H. Merrill, it states that the psalms constitute the hymn book of Israel. Many psalms were sung and recited on festal occasions and probably even in homes and at work. Approximately half of the 150 were written by David, who it is evident, had great artistic abilities (1Chron. 13:8); a few were by Solomon, whose reputation also is well established in these pursuits (1 Kings 4:29-34); by Asaph, one of David’s court poets; and by the sons of Korah, another group of professional writers; and one was even written by Moses (Ps. 90). Some are of anonymous authorship and were written over many years. A majority of the psalms come from the unied monarchy period (tenth century), and only a few from much later. Some were composed shortly before the time of Christ.
The Book of Proverbs claims to have been written largely by Solomon, and there is no convincing reason to argue otherwise. The biblical account maintains that he was highly gifted in wisdom and literary talent (1 Kings 4:32) and wrote hundreds of proverbs and songs that have never been recovered. The main purpose of the book is to disclose human wisdom or observation in the light of that from God. It discusses the whole range of seemingly earthly approach, there is
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