02252cam a22003133u 4500 49910 UtSlPG 20260610134140.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 PT Vondel, Joost van den, 1587-1679 De complete werken van Joost van Vondel. De Heerlijkheid van Salomon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-08 Produced by Frank van Drogen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "De complete werken van Joost van Vondel. De Heerlijkheid van Salomon" by Vondel is a poetic work written in the early 17th century. This piece explores the grandeur and wisdom of King Solomon, intertwining themes of divine grace, earthly power, and moral teachings through a rich tapestry of verse. The poem portrays the majestic reign of Solomon and reflects on his relationship with God, wisdom, and the importance of virtue in rulership. At the start of the poem, the translator introduces the reader to the concept that greatness, exemplified by Solomon, is fleeting and ultimately subordinate to the divine kingdom ruled by Christ. The opening portion emphasizes the wisdom and preparations that King David imparts to Solomon, encouraging him to aspire toward the perfection necessary for governance. Additionally, it hints at the significance of Solomon's marriage to the Egyptian princess, illustrating not just a political alliance but a deeper theological exploration of relationships between divinity and humanity. The translator's reverence for Vondel's poetic endeavor is evident, as he candidly discusses his trepidations about tackling such a profound subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dutch poetry Allard, H. J. (Hermann Jozef), 1830-1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49910 90748 90748