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King David: A Biography Hardcover - 2000
by Steven L. McKenzie
The first biography of David from a purely historical perspective reveals not a hero but a holy terrorist and a ruthless despot. Carefully researched and vividly written, this book provides a provocative reappraisal of the life of one of the Bible's most compelling figures. 7 halftones. Maps.
Summary
One of the most important and complex characters in the Bible, King David has been the subject of innumerable portraits, both artistic and literary. Michaelangelo's magnificent sculpture of him is perhaps the single best known work of art in the world, and the story of the humble shepherd whoslew 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...
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- Title King David: A Biography
- Author Steven L. McKenzie
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 248
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Oxford University Press, USA, New York
- Date 2000-04-27
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780195132731 / 0195132734
- Weight 1.13 lbs (0.51 kg)
- Dimensions 9.48 x 6.49 x 0.85 in (24.08 x 16.48 x 2.16 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Middle Eastern
- Theometrics: Academic
- Library of Congress subjects David
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 99044315
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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Citations
- Booklist, 03/15/2000, Page 1295
- Kirkus Reviews, 03/01/2000, Page 286
- Library Journal, 03/15/2000, Page 0
- New York Times, 12/03/2000, Page 80
- Publishers Weekly, 03/27/2000, Page 76
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