The Biblical Queen of Sheba From Cebu (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798304752275)

For centuries, the story of the Queen of Sheba has captivated hearts and minds across the world. Revered for her wisdom, wealth, and beauty, the Queen has been an emblem of grace and power. Most traditions place her in the lands of Arabia or Africa, but what if the Queen of Sheba's true origins lay far from the deserts of the Middle East, in the lush archipelago of the Philippines? What if the great queen, whose visit to King Solomon's court was recorded in the Bible, the Qur'an, and other historical texts, was not just a ruler from a distant and mysterious land-but from an ancient Filipino kingdom, rich with culture and influence?

In this book, we embark on a re-imagining of history, tracing the legend of the Queen of Sheba to the Philippines, where the archipelago's strategic position and seafaring heritage may have fostered a kingdom of unparalleled sophistication. Drawing from a tapestry of myth, folklore, and historical evidence, we explore how the Philippines could have been the cradle of the Queen's story, connecting the islands' ancient seafarers, traders, and spiritual traditions to the ancient world.

Could the Queen of Sheba have been a ruler of a maritime empire, her wealth accumulated not just from distant lands but from the abundant treasures of the Philippines' seas and mountains? Could her wisdom have been drawn from the indigenous knowledge of the islands' diverse cultures and sacred practices? In a region that served as a crossroads of trade, culture, and belief long before European contact, the Philippines holds a rich history that, when woven into the ancient stories of the Queen, offers a tantalizing new perspective on an enduring legend.

This exploration delves into the intersection of Philippine history and the ancient world, re-imagining the Queen of Sheba's journey, her kingdom, and her lasting legacy-not only as a queen of far-off lands, but as a symbol of the Philippines' deep and untold influence on world history. Join us as we uncover the hidden connections between the Queen of Sheba and the Philippine islands, tracing a lineage that stretches across centuries and continents, from the shores of the ancient kingdom to the modern world.