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King David

A Biography [Paperback]

by Steven L. Mckenzie (associate Professor Of The Hebrew Bible At Rhodes College)

    • Author

      Steven L. Mckenzie (associate Professor Of The Hebrew Bible At Rhodes College)

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Oxford University Press

    • Published

      March 2002

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    Product Description

    One of the most important and complex characters in the Bible, King David has been the subject of innumerable portraits, both artistic and literary. Michelangelo's magnificent sculpture of him is perhaps the single best known work of art in the world, and the story of the humble shepherd who slew Goliath and became king has assumed a powerful mythological status. But was David a real person - and if so what kind of person was he? Through a close and critical reading of biblical texts, ancient history, and recent archeological discoveries, Steven L. McKenzie concludes that David was indeed a real person. This David, however, was no hero but a usurper, adulterer, and murderer - a Middle Eastern despot of a familiar type. McKenzie shows that the story of humble beginnings is utterly misleading: "shepherd" is a metaphor for "king", and David came from a wealthy, upper-class background. Similarly, McKenzie reveals how David's ascent to power, traditionally attributed to popularity and divine blessing, in fact resulted from a campaign of terror and assassination.While instituting a full-blown Middle Eastern monarchy, David was an aggressive leader, a devious politician, and a ruthless war chief. Throughout his scandalous reign, important figures who stood in his way died at convenient times, under questionable circumstances. Even his own sons were not spared. David's story, writes McKenzie, "reads like a modern soap opera, with plenty of sex, violence, and struggles for power." Carefully researched and vividly written, "King David: A Biography" offers a provocative reappraisal of the life of one of the Bible's most compelling figures.

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    • Author

      Steven L. Mckenzie (associate Professor Of The Hebrew Bible At Rhodes College)

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Oxford University Press

    • Published

      March 2002

    • Edition

      New edition

    • Weight

      364g

    • Page Count

      256

    • Dimensions

      155 x 234 x 18 mm

    • ISBN

      9780195147087

    • ISBN-10

      0195147081

    • Eden Code

      1190471

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    • Author/Creator: Steven L. Mckenzie (associate Professor Of The Hebrew Bible At Rhodes College)

    • ISBN: 9780195147087

    • Publisher: Oxford University Press

    • Release Date: March 2002

    • Weight: 364g

    • Dimensions: 155 x 234 x 18 mm

    • Eden Code: 1190471

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