The Succession to the Throne of David

The Succession to the Throne of David
Author: Leonhard Rost
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2015-01-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 147423156X

Published originally in 1926, Rost's Die Überlieferung von der Thronnachfolge Davids is fundamental to the study of Samuel and Kings. The story of the ark, the account of the Ammonite war, Nathan's prophecy concerning David's dynasty, and, above all, the succession narrative or 'court history' are singled out for thorough examination, with questions of style, theme and religious viewpoint dominating the discussion. His thesis is brilliantly argued and has sustained a remarkable measure of agreement over many decades, though criticism has grown in recent years. It remains mandatory reading for the study of Samuel and Kings, Hebrew narrative art, and history writing in ancient Israel. There is an extensive introduction by the late Edward Ball.

The Biblical Saga of King David

The Biblical Saga of King David
Author: John Van Seters
Publisher: Penn State Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2009-06-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1575066149

The biblical story of King David has been interpreted in many different ways, arising from the variety of methods used in and the intended objectives of the studies: Does the narrative contain insight into and information about the early history of the Judean monarchy, or is it merely a legendary tale about a distant past? Can we identify the story’s literary genre, it sociohistorical setting, and the intention of its author(s)? Is an appreciation for the wonderful literary qualities of the story compatible with a literary-critical investigation of the narrative’s compositional and text-critical history? Van Seters reviews past scholarship on the David story and in the course of doing so unravels the history of these questions and then presents an extended appraisal of the debate about the social and historical context of the biblical story. From this critical foundation, Van Seters proceeds to offering a detailed literary analysis of the story of David from his rise to power under Saul to his ultimate succession by Solomon.

Oxford Bibliographies

Oxford Bibliographies
Author: Ilan Stavans
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release:
Genre: Hispanic Americans
ISBN: 9780199913701

"An emerging field of study that explores the Hispanic minority in the United States, Latino Studies is enriched by an interdisciplinary perspective. Historians, sociologists, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, linguists, as well as religion, ethnicity, and culture scholars, among others, bring a varied, multifaceted approach to the understanding of a people whose roots are all over the Americas and whose permanent home is north of the Rio Grande. Oxford Bibliographies in Latino Studies offers an authoritative, trustworthy, and up-to-date intellectual map to this ever-changing discipline."--Editorial page.

100 Fulfilled Bible Prophecies

100 Fulfilled Bible Prophecies
Author: Ray Konig
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781965048993

'100 Fulfilled Bible Prophecies' takes a selection of 100 Bible prophecies and walks the reader through a clear and concise explanation of how these prophecies have been fulfilled. These prophecies foretold a series of events involving the destruction and restoration of ancient Israel, as well as the rise and demise of the great ancient kingdoms of Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome. Other prophecies foretold the birth, life, death and resurrection of the Messiah, who would reconcile mankind with God, and offer eternal life to believers in the Kingdom of God. These prophecies foretold that the Messiah would be an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, that he would be a descendant of King David, that he would be born in Bethlehem, that he would be mortal and die, and yet be eternal, and have a worldwide spiritual impact. These prophecies find fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and in him alone. More than 100 million books have been written throughout the world since the dawn of recorded history, according to an estimate published in 2010. Of those books, one stands alone in how uniquely and strongly it is associated with prophecy, and that book is the Bible.'100 Fulfilled Bible Prophecies' seeks to explain to the reader why the Bible is uniquely held in this regard.