RT Article T1 Rhetorical art of the Deuteronomist: lampooning Solomon in First Kings JF Old Testament essays VO 7 IS 2 SP 247 OP 260 A1 Newing, Edward G. LA English YR 1994 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1929692463 AB This study argues that a traditional, positive view of Solomon found in 1 Kings 3-5 has been systematically undermined and contradicted by the ancient editor of this piece of literature. To this effect, various rhetorical devices such as contradiction, repitition and dislocation were used by the ancient editor. K1 1 Kings 3-5 K1 Ancient editor of literature K1 Contradictory traditions K1 Literary structure K1 Rhetorical techniques K1 Solomon's wisdom K1 Use of prayers