The Biblical Saga Of King David

Author : John Van Seters
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781575066141

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The Biblical Saga of King David by John Van Seters Pdf

The biblical story of King David has been interpreted in many different ways, arising from the variety of methods used in and the intended objectives of the studies: Does the narrative contain insight into and information about the early history of the Judean monarchy, or is it merely a legendary tale about a distant past? Can we identify the story’s literary genre, it sociohistorical setting, and the intention of its author(s)? Is an appreciation for the wonderful literary qualities of the story compatible with a literary-critical investigation of the narrative’s compositional and text-critical history? Van Seters reviews past scholarship on the David story and in the course of doing so unravels the history of these questions and then presents an extended appraisal of the debate about the social and historical context of the biblical story. From this critical foundation, Van Seters proceeds to offering a detailed literary analysis of the story of David from his rise to power under Saul to his ultimate succession by Solomon.

Author : David M. Gunn
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780905774053

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The Story of King David by David M. Gunn Pdf

Author : Gary Greenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1570716242

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The Sins of King David by Gary Greenberg Pdf

The common view of King David is of a young boy full of courage, piety and humility who grew to be a goodly king. Not so, writes Gary Greenberg in this stunning history of the world's most beloved monarch. In actuality, David arranged the murder of Saul, the popular first king of Israel; had Saul's seven sons hanged; did not slay Goliath; and had an affair with Bathsheba, impregnated her, and arranged the murder of her husband. Finally, David allied himself with the Philistines, the enemies of Israel. In sum, he was deceitful, corrupt, a tyrant and a murderer. Drawing on the latest historical research, as well as detailed biblical analysis, this book represents a groundbreaking new look at one of our culture's most revered figures. Greenberg takes a fresh look at the biblical stories of David, unraveling the written skeins and hidden truths that weave through the biblical texts.

Author : Steven L. McKenzie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780195132731

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King David by Steven L. McKenzie Pdf

David's story, writes McKenzie, "reads like a modern soap opera, with plenty of sex, violence, and struggles for power.""--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Jonathan Kirsch
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307567819

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King David by Jonathan Kirsch Pdf

David, King of the Jews, possessed every flaw and failing a mortal is capable of, yet men and women adored him and God showered him with many more blessings than he did Abraham or Moses. His sexual appetite and prowess were matched only by his violence, both on the battlefield and in the bedroom. A charismatic leader, exalted as "a man after God's own heart," he was also capable of deep cunning, deceit, and betrayal. Now, in King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel, bestselling author Jonathan Kirsch reveals this commanding individual in all his glory and fallibility. In a taut, dramatic narrative, Kirsch brings new depth and psychological complexity to the familiar events of David's life--his slaying of the giant Goliath and his swift challenge to the weak rule of Saul, the first Jewish king; his tragic relationship with Saul's son Jonathan, David's cherished friend (and possibly lover); his celebrated reign in Jerusalem, where his dynasty would hold sway for generations. Yet for all his greatness, David was also a man in thrall to his passions--a voracious lover who secured the favors of his beautiful mistress Bathsheba by secretly arranging the death of her innocent husband; a merciless warrior who triumphed through cruelty; a troubled father who failed to protect his daughter from rape and whose beloved son Absalom rose against him in armed insurrection. Weaving together biblical texts with centuries of interpretation and commentary, Jonathan Kirsch brings King David to life in these pages with extraordinary freshness, intimacy, and vividness of detail. At the center of this inspiring narrative stands a hero of flesh and blood--not the cartoon giant-slayer of sermons and Sunday school stories or the immaculate ruler of legend and art but a magnetic, disturbingly familiar man--a man as vibrant and compelling today as he has been for millennia.

Author : D.M. Gunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:901752405

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The Story of King David by D.M. Gunn Pdf

Author : Walter Brueggemann
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451419589

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David's Truth by Walter Brueggemann Pdf

In this completely revised edition of a classic, the author thoughtfully examines four different David narratives.

Author : David Wolpe
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300210163

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David by David Wolpe Pdf

Of all the figures in the Bible, David arguably stands out as the most perplexing and enigmatic. He was many things: a warrior who subdued Goliath and the Philistines; a king who united a nation; a poet who created beautiful, sensitive verse; a loyal servant of God who proposed the great Temple and founded the Messianic line; a schemer, deceiver, and adulterer who freely indulged his very human appetites. David Wolpe, whom Newsweek called “the most influential rabbi in America,” takes a fresh look at biblical David in an attempt to find coherence in his seemingly contradictory actions and impulses. The author questions why David holds such an exalted place in history and legend, and then proceeds to unravel his complex character based on information found in the book of Samuel and later literature. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of an exceptional human being who, despite his many flaws, was truly beloved by God.

Author : Stefan Heym
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780810115378

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The King David Report by Stefan Heym Pdf

In this retelling of one of the great Biblical stories, King Solomon commissions Ethan the Scribe to write the official history of King David. But Ethan finds another life behind the curtain that divides the past from the present--the story of a David who seduced, lied, bragged, and plundered his way to power. Ethan faces a dilemma. Which life should he write about?

Author : Charles Vince
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783382135966

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Lights and Shadows in the Life of King David by Charles Vince Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author : David J. Shepherd
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192579713

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King David, Innocent Blood, and Bloodguilt by David J. Shepherd Pdf

Of all the characters bequeathed to us by the Hebrew Bible, none is more compelling or complex than David. Divinely blessed, musically gifted, brave, and eloquent, David's famous slaying of Goliath also confirms that he is a redoubtable man of war. Yet, when his son Absalom rebels, David is dogged by the accusation than he will lose his kingdom because he is not merely a man of war, but a man of 'bloods' - guilty of shedding innocent blood. In this book, for the first time, this language of 'innocent blood' and 'bloodguilt' is traced throughout David's story in the books of Samuel and 1 Kings. The theme emerges initially in Saul's pursuit of David and resurfaces regularly as David rises and men like Nabal, Saul, Ishbosheth, and Abner fall. Innocent blood and bloodguilt also turn out to be central to David's reign. This is seen in a surprising way in David's killing of Uriah, but also in the subsequent deaths of his sons, Amnon and Absalom, his general, Amasa, and even in David's encounters with Shimei. The problem rears its head again when the innocent blood of the Gibeonites shed by Saul comes back to haunt David's kingdom. Finally, the problem reappears when Solomon succeeds David and orchestrates the executions of Joab and Shimei, and the exile of Abiathar. Attending carefully to the text and drawing extensively on previous biblical scholarship, David J. Shepherd suggests that innocent blood is not only a pre-eminent concern of David, and his story in Samuel and 1 Kings, but also shapes the entirety of David's history.

Author : Joel Baden
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062188335

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The Historical David by Joel Baden Pdf

Joel Baden, a leading expert on the Old Testament, offers a controversial look at the history of King David, the founder of the nation of Israel whose bloodline leads to Jesus, challenging prevailing popular beliefs about his legend in The Historical David. Baden makes clear that the biblical account of David is an attempt to shape the events of his life politically and theologically. Going beyond the biblical bias, he explores the events that lie behind the David story, events that are grounded in the context of the ancient Near East and continue to inform modern Israel. The Historical David exposes an ambitious, ruthless, flesh-and-blood man who achieved power by any means necessary, including murder, theft, bribery, sex, deceit, and treason. As Baden makes clear, the historical David stands in opposition not only to the virtuous and heroic legends, but to our very own self-definition as David’s national and religious descendants. Provocative and enlightening, The Historical David provides the lost truth about David and poses a challenge to us: how do we come to terms with the reality of a celebrated hero who was, in fact, similar to the ambitious power-players of his day?

Author : David T. Barnard
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-25
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0773527141

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With Skilful Hand by David T. Barnard Pdf

In this imaginative reinterpretation of the story of King David, one of the most complex characters of ancient Scripture is brought to life. "While remaining faithful to biblical and scholarly resources, Barnard brings alive the conflicted personal and cultural matrix of David's life and reign in a compelling manner."--Catherine Harland, Queen's University.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:772775064

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KING David by Anonim Pdf

Author : Virginia Miller
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004411722

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A King and a Fool? by Virginia Miller Pdf

In A King and a Fool? The Succession Narrative as a Satire Virginia Miller argues that the genre of the Succession Narrative is a satire. Accordingly, this narrative is pejoratively critical of King David.