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The Faces of David
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Faces of David
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) K. L. Noll
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Series | The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
Physical Properties |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781850756590
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Classifications | Dewey:222.4092 |
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Audience | Undergraduate | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Sheffield Academic Press
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Publication Date |
1 April 1997 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This synchronic study of the books of Samuel examines the multifaceted character of David. His is a complex tale, seemingly designed to explore the human dimension of a traditional motif: divine election and rejection. Through speeches and actions, David is revealed as a man who never quite understands his fate. Why has Saul been rejected and why is David not rejected? If Saul sinned, David sinned boldly. The man, David, through poetic soliloquies (2 Sam. 1.19-27; 22.2-51; 23.1b-7), explores this question.
Author Biography
K. L. Noll, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Religion at Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
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