Overview
David, King of the Jews, possessed every flaw and failing of which a mortal is capable, yet men and women adored him, and God showered him with many blessings. A charismatic leader, exalted as 8220;a man after God 8217;s own heart, 8221; he was also capable of deep cunning and bloodthirsty violence. Weaving together biblical texts with centuries of interpretation and commentary, as well as the startling discoveries of modern biblical archaeology and scholarship, bestselling author Jonathan Kirsch brings King David to life with extraordinary freshness, intimacy, and vividness of detail, revealing him in all his glory and fallibility. At the center of this taut, dramatic narrative stands a hero of flesh and blood 8211;a man as vibrant and compelling today as he has been for millennia.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780345435057
- ISBN-10: 0345435052
- Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
- Publish Date: August 2001
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.54 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.77 pounds
- Page Count: 400
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