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A comprehensive investigation into the relationship between David and Saul's heirs, revealing David as morally problematic in his dealings with the Saulides.
This narrative critical study offers a bold and comprehensive analysis of the relationship between David and Saul's heirs.
Tushima inquires into whether Saulides' tragedies were due to continuing divine retribution, pure happenstance, or David orchestration. Focusing on the story of David and its interconnections with the fate of the Saulides, and employing the criterion of justice, the author presents the other side of King David, who is generally depicted as hero. Tushima argues that David was, most often, unjust and calculating in his dealings with the vanquished house of Saule. Thematic and motific threads arising from this study are considered within their contexts in Israel's traditions for their biblical-theological and redemptive-historical import.
This narrative critical study offers a bold and comprehensive analysis of the relationship between David and Saul's heirs.
Tushima inquires into whether Saulides' tragedies were due to continuing divine retribution, pure happenstance, or David orchestration. Focusing on the story of David and its interconnections with the fate of the Saulides, and employing the criterion of justice, the author presents the other side of King David, who is generally depicted as hero. Tushima argues that David was, most often, unjust and calculating in his dealings with the vanquished house of Saule. Thematic and motific threads arising from this study are considered within their contexts in Israel's traditions for their biblical-theological and redemptive-historical import.
Price: $39.95
Pages: 372
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
28 June 2012
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780227680360
Format: Paperback
Dr Tushima presents a bold, comprehensive, and penetrating study of the other side of King David who is usually depicted as hero by biblical writers and scholars. The author argues that David orchestrated with ruthless details in undermining and effecting the eventual demise of Saul's dynasty. In my opinion, this book is a must read for all Bible teachers and students.
— Samuel Waje Kunhiyop, South African Theological Seminary
...a valuable addition to research on the books of Samuel and the person of David [...] It would be a beneficial resource for the advanced student or scholar interested in David, the books of Samuel, or the use of narrative criticism within Old Testament studies.
— Daniel S. Diffey
This published dissertation aims to fill a void in Samuel studies, providing a systematic overview of the fate of Saul's house during David's reign. [...] Tushima's work is a thought-provoking contribution to academic discussions, even for readers who may disagree with his conclusions.
— Greg Church, Westminster Seminary California,
[...] the work is well written with very clear summaries and introductions to each section [...] This is a substantial contribution to studies on David and the narratives of 1-2 Samuel.
— Benjamin J. M. Johnson
— Samuel Waje Kunhiyop, South African Theological Seminary
...a valuable addition to research on the books of Samuel and the person of David [...] It would be a beneficial resource for the advanced student or scholar interested in David, the books of Samuel, or the use of narrative criticism within Old Testament studies.
— Daniel S. Diffey
This published dissertation aims to fill a void in Samuel studies, providing a systematic overview of the fate of Saul's house during David's reign. [...] Tushima's work is a thought-provoking contribution to academic discussions, even for readers who may disagree with his conclusions.
— Greg Church, Westminster Seminary California,
[...] the work is well written with very clear summaries and introductions to each section [...] This is a substantial contribution to studies on David and the narratives of 1-2 Samuel.
— Benjamin J. M. Johnson
Foreword by Tremper Longman III
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 A Survey of the Interpretive History of 1-2 Samuel
3 Narrative Criticism
4 The Contest for the Succession to the Throne of Saul (2 Samuel 2-4)
5 David and Michal
6 David and Mephibosheth
7 An Integrative Reading of Research Findings
8 Conclusion: Truths from David's Dealings with the Saulides
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 A Survey of the Interpretive History of 1-2 Samuel
3 Narrative Criticism
4 The Contest for the Succession to the Throne of Saul (2 Samuel 2-4)
5 David and Michal
6 David and Mephibosheth
7 An Integrative Reading of Research Findings
8 Conclusion: Truths from David's Dealings with the Saulides
Bibliography
Index