David & Avshalom
By: Bernard Mann
Encounter little known tales from the fascinating life of David the King – his alliance with the Phoenicians; peace with the Canaanites; many marriages, the women he honored, including female writers commissioned to write large tracts of the Bible.Sorry. This promotion is over.
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This telling of the life and times of David the king goes well beyond the typical story line, into the exploration of little known story arcs -- the adoption by David of the Hittites' compound bow and large archer companies enabled Israel to throw off Philistine domination. His friendship with Hiram of Tyre and other rulers led to never-broken peace and successful maritime engagements with the Phoenicians. His willingness to help defend Canaanite Taanach signaled peace with Canaanites and his marriage with Maacah allowed peace with Geshur, other peoples of the north. Even more striking was his respect for women writers, including Judith, who wrote much of the books of Genesis and Exodus (See Bloom's the Book of J), and Seraiah (my name for this author), who wrote the Book of Ruth. The roles of Bathsheba in Palace affairs and Maacah in her tragic sorrow over son Avshalom's (Absalom's) rebellion are illuminating. All in all, this saga is one of high drama and warm insights into personal and national life in ancient Israel.Buy This Book
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