Let us be like the nations : a commentary on the books of 1 and 2 Samuel / Gnana Robinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robinson, Gnana, 1935-

Series:

International theological commentary

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Samuel--Commentaries.

Bible.

Bible. Samuel.

Physical Description:

xiv, 289 pages ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids : Eerdmans ; Edinburgh : Handsel Press, 1993.

Summary:

In this commentary Gnana Robinson interprets the text of 1 and 2 Samuel in its religio-cultural context, highlighting the dangers involved in a conformist approach to life, approaching the text from the perspective of justice for the poor and oppressed, and offering a new explanation of the Hebrew word dabhar.

Contents:

1 Samuel

I. The Birth and Call of a Prophet (1:1-4:1a) 13

II. The Story of the Ark of God (4:1b-7:2) 28

III. Samuel as Judge (7:3-17) 43

IV. Israel's Apostasy: The Institution of the Monarchy (8:1-12:25) 49

V. The Rise and Fall of Saul as King (13:1-15:35) 72

VI. The Decline of Saul and the Rise of David (16:1-31:13) 94

2 Samuel

I. David Becomes King of Judah and Israel (1:1-5:5) 155

II. Davidic Dynasty Established (5:6-8:18) 172

III. David's Desire To Practice "Hesed" (9:1-10:19) 199

IV. David's Sin and Nathan's Words to David (11:1-12:31) 204

V. David's Children and the Question of Succession (13:1-20:26) 218.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-289).

ISBN:

0802806082

1871828287

OCLC:

27680553