Solomon and the Queen of Sheba: Historical and Theological Issues in the First Book of Kings and in the Paintings of Piero della Francesca

The first book of Kings succinctly evokes—in only thirteen verses—the mysterious figure of a queen who came from the distant land of Sheba to test Solomon’s wisdom (1 Kgs 10.1–13). Who would have predicted that this modest episode celebrating the glory of the ancient kings of Jerusalem would be so p...

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Main Authors: Emanuelle Pastore, Laura de Fuccia Lederer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/7/865
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