The Succession to the Throne of David

Published originally in 1926, Rost''s Die Uberlieferung von der Thronnachfolge Davids is fundamental to the study of Samuel and Kings. The story of the ark, the account of the Ammonite war, Nathan''s prophecy concerning David''s dynasty, and, above all, the succession narrative or ''court history'' are singled out for thorough examination, with questions of style, theme and religious viewpoint dominating the discussion. His thesis is brilliantly argued and has sustained a remarkable measure of agreement over many decades, though criticism has grown in recent years. It remains mandatory reading for the study of Samuel and Kings, Hebrew narrative art, and history writing in ancient Israel. There is an extensive introduction by the late Edward Ball.>

Product details

• Authors: Leonhard Rost, Rost Leonhard
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.01.2015
• EAN: 9781474231558
• ISBN: 978-1-4742-3155-8
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Bloomsbury Academic Collections: Biblical Studies; Bloomsbury Academic Collections: Biblical Studies; Bloomsbury 3PL
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Old Testaments