King David - Mckenzie, Steven L
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One of the most important and complex characters in the Bible, King David has been the subject of many portraits. Through a close reading of biblical texts, history, and archeological discoveries, this book concludes that David was indeed a real person. It reveals how David's ascent to power resulted from a campaign of terror and assassination.
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.…mehr

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One of the most important and complex characters in the Bible, King David has been the subject of many portraits. Through a close reading of biblical texts, history, and archeological discoveries, this book concludes that David was indeed a real person. It reveals how David's ascent to power resulted from a campaign of terror and assassination.
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.
Autorenporträt
Steven L. McKenzie is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Rhodes College. He is the author of many books on Bible Studies, including The Hebrew Bible Today and All God's Children: A Biblical Critique of Racism. He lives in Memphis.