King Saul

The True History of the First Messiah

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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A thorough re-examination of the First Book of Samuel and its treatment of Saul, showing that Saul's central role in the development of the kingdom of Israel has been misunderstood by generations of scholars. Spurred on by a childhood fascination with the Tanakh, which brought to his attention the discrepancy between the English rendering of Samuel 21:19 and the original Hebrew, Green builds upon recent research to show that later authors revised 1 Samuel with the specific intention of defaming Saul. In the process, these revisionist authors glorified the character of David, and have significantly distorted the true nature of events.Green systematically works through the Biblical text, highlighting its illogical chronology, and drawing attention to apocryphal incidents, before reconstructing a more plausible sequence for the story. Both a fresh analysis of a maligned figure and a comprehensive guide to the First Book of Samuel, Green's interpretation returns Saul to his rightful place as the first "Lord's Anointed", true King and one genuine messiah of all Israel.

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Utgivningsdatum2007-06-28
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagJames Clarke & Co Ltd
ISBN9780718830748

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After graduating in fine art at St. Martin's School of Art, Green enjoyed a regular run of exhibitions abroad and in the UK before embarking on a successful career in commercial illustration. He has contributed to the Jewish Chronicle, the Royal Geographical Society Magazine and The Jews College Magazine. He spent two years in Israel but now divides his time between London and his small fruit farm in southern Spain where as well as writing and painting he makes traditional Malaga wine. His first novel, 'The Sons of Kohath' was published in 2014.

Illustrations and MapsPrefaceAcknowledgementsGlossaryKey to AbbreviationsDramatis PersonaeIntroduction1. Samuel: The Final Days of the Israelite Theocracy2. Saul: The Prince of Israel3. Saul: 'The Hand of the Lord'4. King Saul: A Nation is Born5. King Saul the Saviour: The United Monarchy6. David: The Terrible Price of Unity7. David: 'Enemy of the State'8. David: The 'Servant' of the Philistines9. 'How' the Mighty Fell: The Death of Saul10. 'To the Victor . . .': King DavidList of ConclusionsTimelines: Comparative Orthodox and Revised ChronologyThe Hypothetical Book of SaulAfterwordAppendices:A. Who Wrote Samuel?B. Psalms of David?C. Heterodoxy v. OrthodoxyD. MethodologyNotesBibliographyIndex

"There are several features of this book that will lead Saul enthusiasts to want to add it to their library. Green has certainly made a fresh analysis of Saul in his book." Ralph K. Hawkins, in RBL"Green extends the work of Baruch Halpern and Simcha Shalom Brooks to give us our most intelligent and best written revisionary history of the relationship between Saul and David to date ... Green builds a powerful case for an Othello-and-Iago relationship ... Green masterfully exposes the evolving political realities of the Near East."Patrick Madigan, in Heythrop Journal, Vol 53:2"... a brave and unflinching look at an established tradition it provides plenty of food for thought."D.W. Rooke, in Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, Vol 32