David's story, writes McKenzie, "reads like a modern soap opera, with plenty of sex, violence, and struggles for power. Throughout his scandalous reign, important figures who stood in his way died at convenient times, under questionable circumstances. While instituting a full-blown Middle Eastern monarchy, David was an aggressive leader, a devious politician, and a ruthless war chief.
Similarly, McKenzie reveals how David's ascent to power, traditionally attributed to popularity and divine blessing, in fact resulted from a campaign of terror and assassination. 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. This David was not the humble shepherd who slew Goliath and became king, however, but was a usurper, adulterer, and murderer-a Middle Eastern despot of a familiar type. McKenzie concludes that David was indeed a real person. Through a close and critical reading of biblical texts, ancient history, and recent archeological discoveries, Steven L. McKenzie (Author) 40 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 19.77 - 54.72 Other new, used and collectible from 3.95 Paperback 16.95 Other new, used and collectible from 4. David's story, writes McKenzie, "reads like a modern soap opera, with plenty of sex, violence, and struggles for power." King David: A Biography Paperback Januby Steven L.
This David was not the humble shepherd who slew Goliath and became king. His current projects include writing the commentary on the book of Jonah for the Anchor Bible.Through a close and critical reading of biblical texts, ancient history, and recent archeological discoveries, Steven L. A graduate of Abilene Christian University and Harvard (ThD) he has appeared on television and in radio interviews as a consultant on King David and reading and interpreting the Bible. I am especially pleased that the Roberts' Section Committee has made another excellent selection in naming Steven L.
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