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Author:

Steussy, Marti J., 1955-

Title:

David : biblical portraits of power / Marti J. Steussy.

Publisher:

University of South Carolina Press,

Copyright Date:

c1999

Description:

viii, 251 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

David--King of Israel.
Bible.--O.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-236) and indexes.

Contents:

pt. 1. The issues -- ch. 1. An invitation -- ch. 2. Looking for David -- pt. 2. The power of kings and God: David in the primary history -- ch. 3. Samuel's David: prelude -- ch. 4. Samuel's David as innocent and attractive hero -- ch. 5. Troubling details: reading David's heart -- ch. 6. Troubling details: David's words and deeds -- ch. 7. Saul, David, and God -- ch. 8. David's legacy -- pt. 3. The power of a congregation: David in Chronicles -- ch. 9. Chronicles: an overview -- ch. 10. David's deeds in Chronicles -- ch. 11. David's message to Yehud -- pt. 4. The power of prayer: David in the Book of Psalms -- ch. 12. The Psalter: an overview -- ch. 13. Psalms speaking about David -- ch. 14. The Psalms of David -- ch. 15. David and the Book of Psalms -- pt. 5. Reflections -- ch. 16. David: a synthesis.

Series:

Studies on personalities of the Old Testament

ISBN:

9781570032509
1570032505

OCLC:

(OCoLC)38936724

LCCN:

98019683

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

UTAX314 -- Emmaus Bible College Library (Dubuque)

URAX314 -- Clarke University - Nicholas J. Schrup Library (Dubuque)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)