The book is an attempt to reconstruct the era and biography of the biblical King Solomon - the hero of numerous apocrypha, legends and fairy tales. Drawing on the works of theologians and historians and the latest archaeological discoveries, the author not only summarizes various points of view on the personality of King Solomon, but also presents his own view of his controversial figure as a statesman, builder of the Jerusalem Temple, poet and philosopher. At the same time, the book contains a retelling of a significant part of the legends about King Solomon with an attempt to analyze what real facts and historical events could form their basis. The publication is intended for both secular and religious readers interested in the Bible and ancient history.