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Author Baden, Joel S., 1977-

Title The historical David : the real life of an invented hero / Joel Baden.

Publication Info. [San Francisco] : HarperOne, [2013]

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Location Call No. Status
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  222.4092 B14    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Adult  222.4092 BAD    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  222.4092 BADEN    Check Shelf
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.
ISBN 9780062188311 hardback
0062188313 hardback
9780062188373 (pbk.)
0062188372 (pbk.)
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