Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
310 pages : map ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-302) and indexes. |
Contents |
David's youth: the mythical origins of the psalmist and giant-slayer -- David in Saul's service: revealing a biblical cover-up -- David in the wilderness: from Israelite soldier to Philistine vasssal -- David becomes king: a series of timely deaths -- David's kingdom: the myth of national and religious origins -- David under attack: desperate times call for desperate measures -- David in decline: what goes around comes around. |
Summary |
Delves deep beneath the biblical stories to challenge popular beliefs about the biblical David, revealing a man who was not a glorious leader, but a man who clawed his way to the top and struggled to stay there. |
Subject |
David, King of Israel.
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ISBN |
9780062188311 hardback |
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0062188313 hardback |
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9780062188373 (pbk.) |
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0062188372 (pbk.) |
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