Download or read book David and Bathsheba written by Joel Cohen and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first-person fictional account of the sin of David and Bathsheba through the eyes of the prophet Nathan.
Download or read book David in the Muslim Tradition written by Khaleel Mohammed and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Chapter 38:21-25, the Qur’an relates a very short narrative about the biblical King David’s seeking and receiving God’s forgiveness. The earliest Muslim exegetes interpreted the qur’anic verses as referring to the Hebrew Bible’s story of David’s adultery with Bathsheba, as related in 2 Samuel 12:1-13. Later Muslims, however, having developed the concept of prophetic impeccability, radically reinterpreted those verses to show David as innocent of any wrongdoing since, in the Muslim tradition, he is not only a king, but a prophet as well. David in the Muslim Tradition: The Bathsheba Affair outlines the approach of the Qur’an to shared scriptures, and provides a detailed look at the development of the exegetical tradition and the factors that influenced such exegesis. By establishing four distinct periods of exegesis, Khaleel Mohammed examines the most famous explanations in each stratum to show the metamorphosis from blame to exculpation. He shows that the Muslim development is not unique, but is very much in following the Jewish and Christian traditions, wherein a similar sanitization of David’s image has occurred.
Download or read book David And Bath Sheba written by Aida Bode and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aida Bode's David and Bath-Sheba, is a wonderfully written adaptation of the Biblical story of David, the shepherd boy who rose to be King of Israel. King David's great devotion to God's Law is severely challenged when he has an adulterous affair with Bath-Sheba, the beautiful wife of one of David's most able and trusted military leaders.
Download or read book Bathsheba written by Roberta Kells Dorr and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The David Story A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel written by Robert Alter and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999 Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, The David Story is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But this David is also fully human: an ambitious, calculating man who navigates his life's course with a flawed moral vision. The consequences for him, his family, and his nation are tragic and bloody. Historical personage and full-blooded imagining, David is the creation of a literary artist comparable to the Shakespeare of the history plays.
Download or read book NIV Study Bible written by Zondervan and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NIV Study Bible is the #1 bestselling study Bible in the world's most popular modern English Bible translation. This best-loved Bible features a stunning four-color interior with photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations. One look inside this white Italian Duo-Tone(TM) edition reveals why this Bible is a favorite for over 9 million people.
Download or read book War in the Hebrew Bible written by Susan Niditch and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1995-06-29 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texts about war pervade the Hebrew Bible, raising challenging questions in religious and political ethics. The war passages that readers find most disquieting are those in which God demands the total annihilation of the enemy without regard to gender, age, or military status. The ideology of the "ban," however, is only one among a range of attitudes towards war preserved in the ancient Israelite literary tradition. Applying insights from anthropology, comparative literature, and feminist studies, Niditch considers a wide spectrum of war ideologies in the Hebrew Bible, seeking in each case to discover why and how these views might have made sense to biblical writers, who themselves can be seen to wrestle with the ethics of violence. The study of war thus also illuminates the social and cultural history of Israel, as war texts are found to map the world views of biblical writers from various periods and settings. Reviewing ways in which modern scholars have interpreted this controversial material, Niditch sheds further light on the normative assumptions that shape our understanding of ancient Israel. More widely, this work explores how human beings attempt to justify killing and violence while concentrating on the tones, textures, meanings, and messages of a particular corpus in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Download or read book She Reads Truth written by Raechel Myers and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life.
Download or read book Family Portraits written by Randy McCracken and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor and Bible teacher Randy McCracken offers an intimate look at lesser-known members of 1 and 2 Samuel's four main families--those of Samuel, Eli, Saul, and David. Examining characters unfamiliar to many Bible readers, he reveals important lessons for today.
Download or read book Bathsheba written by Angela Elwell Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bathsheba, a beautiful woman forced to become one of King David's wives, is committed to protecting her son while dealing with the dynamics of the king's household in this biblically based novel"--
Download or read book A Women s Lectionary for the Whole Church Year B written by Wilda C. Gafney and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The next installment in the critically acclaimed lectionary series that focuses on women's stories. In this second volume of the three-volume Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, widely praised womanist bible scholar and priest Wil Gafney selects scripture readings that emphasize women's stories. Focusing especially on the Gospel of Mark, Year B of A Women's Lectionary features Gafney's fresh, inclusive, and thought-provoking translations of every reading, alongside commentary on each reading. Designed for liturgical use or scriptural study, this resource offers a new perspective on the Bible and the liturgical year. “Gafney's paradigm-shifting scholarship will influence biblical preaching and teaching for generations to come." —National Catholic Reporter
Download or read book Truth for Life written by Alistair Begg and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A year of gospel-saturated daily devotions from renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg. Start with the gospel each and every day with this one-year devotional by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg. We all need to be reminded of the truth that anchors our life and excites and equips us to live for Christ. Reflecting on a short passage each day, Alistair spans the Scriptures to show us the greatness and grace of God, and to thrill our hearts to live as His children. His clear, faithful exposition and thoughtful application mean that this resource will both engage your mind and stir your heart. Each day includes prompts to apply what you’ve read, a related Bible text to enjoy, and a plan for reading through the whole of the Scriptures in a year. The hardback cover and ribbon marker make this a wonderful gift.
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Download or read book Commentary on the Whole Bible written by Matthew Henry and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 1986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each chapter is summed up in its contents, each paragraph reduced to its proper heads, the sense given, and largely illustrated with practical remarks and observations.
Download or read book Theology of Work Bible Commentary written by Hendrickson Publishers and published by Theology of Work Bible Comment. This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wherever you work, in whatever capacity, the Scriptures have something to say about it. Theology of work Bible commentary is an in-depth Bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace Christians to help you discover what the New Testament says about work. --Provided by publisher.
Download or read book David and Bathsheba written by Dr. Jana Jones McDowell and published by Dr. Jana Jones McDowell. This book was released on with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Joshua’s conquest of the Promised Land of Canaan it was substantially under the control of the Israelites. The Israelites moved into their Promised Land, settling-in and raising families in their land that was their promised gift from Yahweh, the God of Israel. David’s ancestors, such as his great-great-grandparents Rahab and Salmon, lived during the notable time of Joshua’s armies obtaining control of the land of Canaan. Both Rahab and Salmon were instrumental in the conquest of Jericho, leading to Joshua’s successful take-over from the indigenous groups of Canaanites that occupied the land. Even though Rahab was a Canaanite prostitute, she holds honor with the Israelite people, as she was instrumental in Joshua’s army’s success. Working with the love of the Lord in her heart, Rahab protected the spies that came to scout out the ‘impenetrable’ city of Jericho. Because of Rahab’s courage to stand with the Israelites, Joshua and his men were able to conquer the city of Jericho and then move forward with future successes in Canaan. Eventually some years later after Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, rule over the land evolved into a period of time known as the ‘Judges’. This era received its name due to the rule by as a series of judges who were chosen by God to govern His people. David’s great-grandparents, Ruth and Boaz lived in Bethlehem during this period of time, and were known for their extreme faith and dedication to the Lord. During the time of settling the Promised Land, Israel did not have friendly neighbors around its borders and was surrounded by many pagan nations. Even within the Promised Land, pockets of indigenous pagan Canaanites still existed in and among the Israelites who had settled after Joshua’s conquest. With this ‘incomplete conquering’ of Canaan and its inhabitants, the Israelites were exposed to many cultures, all who worshipped pagan entities. Many Israelites intermarried with the native pagan Canaanites, even though this was against God’s commandments. As a result of this intermarriage, many Israelites adopted the Canaanite pagan culture and religion. This eventually led to many of the Israelites to turn away from God and to become idolatrous, pagan worshippers in order to ‘fit in’ with the people among them. The pagan cultures surrounding the Israelites were wealthy and powerful. This especially seemed intriguing to the Israelites who had recently served as slaves in Egypt, prior to their exodus to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses and Joshua. The Israelites therefore tended to admire the other nations and cultures around them as these pagan cultures flourished with decadence and power. Seeing that these surrounding nations were governed by kings who exuded prestige and opulence, the Israelites came to envy their way of life. The period of Judges was characterized by the Israelites’ disobedience to God. The era described in the book of Judges had the typical, cyclical pattern of the Israelite people’s disobedience in their turning away from God, which resulted in God delivering them into the hands of their enemies who surrounded them. The oppression that resulted then caused people to repent and temporarily turn back to God, but only for a while, as soon they would again become disobedient. These cycles of turning away from the Lord, then back to Him again when oppression overcame them, is referred to as Deuteronomic cycles. This cyclic pattern was predicted and warned about in the Book of Deuteronomy. During this period of time, God’s chosen judges attempted to govern and lead His people in order to avoid the havoc that resulted from the peoples’ disobedience. However, as soon as a Judge would die, the people would again become disobedient and as a result turned further away from the Lord. Being governed by Judges was not an ideal situation as far as the Israelites were concerned, and the people longed for a different kind of leader. Rebellious and envying other nations, the Israelite people turned from the Lord and longed for a monarchy. The Israelite people desperately wanted a king to rule over them. Samuel was the last in a long line of the Judges, and also served as God’s prophet to listen to His people. As Samuel became older, the people of Israel asked Samuel to give them a king to replace him to rule over them so that they could be similar to the other nations encompassing their borders. Even though God knew that this would eventually be destructive to the nation of Israel, He complied with the people’s wish to be governed by a human king.
