The Reign of King Solomon: Diplomatic and Economic Perceptive written by Dr. Yosef Green, as a journal article that is easy to read and understand. This article is a summary of a man before his time, whose wisdom in economics and politics was often overlooked. Solomon’s parents were King David and Bathsheba and later he became the king of both Israel and Judah. The article by Dr. Green describes King Solomon’s vision and leadership in the trade, industry and the attitude of greed that seemed to consume the way he strategized each move. According to 1 Kings 5:12 King Solomon’s focus was on poetry and parables and 1 Kings 3:28 tells us that the Israelites saw God had given King Solomon wisdom to administer justice. Which is the reason Dr. Green’s concluded the theory that King Solomon’s economics and politics knowledge were overlooked. Dr.
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Green’s article focused on King Solomon’s reign that was favorable to broaden the trade industry, develop the economy and give the Jewish talented mercantile recognition that had a favorable impact. The main point and thesis in Dr. Green’s article is “Displaying political and administrative wisdom. Solomon proved equal to taking full advantage of the unparalleled opportunity for economic growth and development. Still another reason was the freedom from armed conflict during Solomon’s reign, a rare phenomenon in antiquity.” Yosef Green “The Reign of King Solomon: Diplomatic and Economic Perceptive” Jewish Bible Quarterly. Jul-Sept 2014, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p151-158. The thesis statement written by Dr. Green was supported and explained throughout his article. The successes and failures of King Solomon are demonstrated as a King who took chances and advantage of his position by creating relationships with Phoenicia, Egypt and Sheba. Dr. Green provided an article of reign of King Solomon that supports the wisdom of a man who had the gift to see a vision of economic and trade before his
Green’s article focused on King Solomon’s reign that was favorable to broaden the trade industry, develop the economy and give the Jewish talented mercantile recognition that had a favorable impact. The main point and thesis in Dr. Green’s article is “Displaying political and administrative wisdom. Solomon proved equal to taking full advantage of the unparalleled opportunity for economic growth and development. Still another reason was the freedom from armed conflict during Solomon’s reign, a rare phenomenon in antiquity.” Yosef Green “The Reign of King Solomon: Diplomatic and Economic Perceptive” Jewish Bible Quarterly. Jul-Sept 2014, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p151-158. The thesis statement written by Dr. Green was supported and explained throughout his article. The successes and failures of King Solomon are demonstrated as a King who took chances and advantage of his position by creating relationships with Phoenicia, Egypt and Sheba. Dr. Green provided an article of reign of King Solomon that supports the wisdom of a man who had the gift to see a vision of economic and trade before his