The+Queen+of+Sheba


 * Background Story: **

The Queen of Sheba hears of Solomon and his relation to God, and comes to ask him questions of his faith. She comes to Jerusalem with bounties of gold, spices, and precious stones. She tells all that is on er mind, and the king manages to answer every question that she has. When she sees the wisdom of the king, she rewards him with the gold and spices that she had brought over with her. Solomon uses this gold to make things such as shields and goblets and, with his gold, he surpasses every other King currently alive. He managed to make silver a common item as well as cedar.

*The theme of this story can be interpreted as that helping others in their faith or knowledge is a rewarding effort.


 * Allusions: **


 * Novel || * "The Deptford Trilogy"- Robertson Davies
 * "The Queen of Sheba"- Kathleen Jamie ||
 * Short Story || * "The Gift of the Magi"- William Sidney Porter ||
 * Poem || * "Solomon and Sheba"- Kojo Owusu ||
 * Painting || * Seen to the right: "The Queen of Sheba"- Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino ||

Allusions to this biblical story will typically refer to the Queen of Sheba herself. In the story, she brings many exotic gifts to King Solomon, including gold and spices. She is described as a flamboyant figure that proudly displays her wealth and power. In the allusions pertaining to her, a figure called a "Sheba" is seen having these qualities and characteristics as well.

** The Queen of Sheba ** Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino T he painting seen on the right by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino is a perfect portrayal to what many allusions based on the Queen of Sheba are centered around. In the painting, you can see that the Queen of Sheba is shown wearing a gold crown as well as gold clothing while her servants behind her are seen carrying gold and other valuables into the building of Solomon. This excessive wealth and flaunting of it is the exact thing that is commonly portrayed when someone refers to another as a "Queen of Sheba".

Da Urbino, Raffaello S. //The Queen of Sheba //. N.d. N.p.

Davies, Robertson. //The Deptford Trilogy //. New York: Penguin, 1990. Print.

Henry, O., Lisbeth Zwerger, and Michael Neugebauer. //The Gift of the Magi //. Natick, MA: Picture Book Studio, 1982. Print.

Jamie, Kathleen. //The Queen of Sheba //. Newcastle upon Tyne: Bloodaxe, 1994. Print.

//Kings. The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version//. New York: World, 1962. Print.

Owusu, Kojo. "Solomon and Sheba" Poemhunter. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2014