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A 'testament' is a covenant or binding agreement and is a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people). The sacred writings of Judaism (the Hebrew Bible). These also form the first part of the Christian Bible.

In the Old Testament the second king of Israel, after Saul, anointed by Samuel to be king.

The Old Testament frequently refers to Israel as the Promised Land allocated to God's children. Prophecies refer to it as his chosen nation and the one out of which the Messiah would come.

A sacred building used for worship. In the Bible, the Temple was the centre of Jewish worship in Jerusalem. In the New Testament, the term is also used as an image of the believer's physical body.

The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.

1. Ability to judge correctly in issues relating to life and behaviour. 2. Type of biblical literature found in including the Books of Psalms, Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. 3. Important aspect of the character of God.

A book of wise sayings (a kind of oriental textbook) training the young in wise and right living; stylistically, many short, sharp phrases, dramatic contrasts and unforgettable scenes from life; traditionally attributed to Solomon, Israel's 'wise' king.

Big ideas: Parents and children; Wisdom

Rather disjointed and bleak collection of thoughts and sayings about life; attributed to Solomon; conclusions are that life without God is futile and empty, the cycles of nature and history are constantly repeating themselves and that 'There is nothing new under the sun'

Also known as the Song of Solomon; an erotic celebration of human love; variously interpreted by Jews and Christians alike

A-Z: General definitions

A-Z: General definitions: Solomon

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