Sentences with phrase «from fabulous wealth»

But such folly is recorded in the OT Israelites whose greed drove them to give up their relatively egalitarian social system and to emulate the neighboring Amorites with their disparities from fabulous wealth to abject poverty.

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In any case, ease, luxury, and wealth that in Solomon's days attained a relatively fabulous level, public respect that became adulation, full opportunity to indulge his whims such as easily descends into self - indulgence, and not least the position of king per se all combined to set the king apart from the simple state of the nation's leaders of only a little before.

Given that Solomon is not mentioned in any other known sources from ancient times, a modern historian also has to wonder about what to make of the Bible's description of his extensive empire, fabulous wealth and renowned wisdom.

Apart from the world famous vibrant and lively nightlife Benidorm enjoys a fabulous market every Wednesday and Sunday, alongside a wealth of activities for the whole family to enjoy including; aqua parks, theme parks world class golf courses and fabulous sailing.

Set on the banks of Amsterdam's grandest canal, the Herengracht («gentleman's canal»), the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam boasts a fabulous location in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the Hermitage Museum, the Opera House, the Museum Quarter and a wealth of dining, shopping and leisure options.