King David: A Biography by McKenzie, Steven L.
King David: A Biography by McKenzie, Steven L.

King David: A Biography

Through a close and critical reading of biblical texts, ancient history, and recent archeological discoveries, Steven L....
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Author: Steven L. McKenzie
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Language: English
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King David: A Biography by McKenzie, Steven L.

King David: A Biography

$349.05
King David: A Biography by McKenzie, Steven L.

King David: A Biography

$349.05
Author: Steven L. McKenzie
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Through a close and critical reading of biblical texts, ancient history, and recent archeological discoveries, Steven L. McKenzie concludes that David was indeed a real person. 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 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. 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. While instituting a full-blown Middle Eastern monarchy, David was an aggressive leader, a devious politician, and a ruthless war chief. Throughout his scandalous reign, important figures who stood in his way died at convenient times, under questionable circumstances. Even his own sons were not spared.
David's story, writes McKenzie, "reads like a modern soap opera, with plenty of sex, violence, and struggles for power."


Author: Steven L. McKenzie
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 01/17/2002
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.08w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780195147087


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 12/23/2001 pg. 16

About the Author

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.



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