1 & 2 Samuel / R.P. Gordon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gordon, R. P.

Series:

Guides to Biblical scholarship. Old Testament series ; v. 2.

Guides to Biblical scholarship. Old Testament guides ; v. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jewish learning and scholarship.

Bible. Samuel--Commentaries.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (105 pages)

Other Title:

One and two Samuel

Place of Publication:

England : JSOT Press, c1984.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A comprehensive introduction to the critical issues raised by scholarship on both books of Samuel. The often intricate problems are dealt with clearly and engagingly; the chapters deal with the Deuteronomistic History, the Shiloh tradition, the Ark narrative, the rise of the monarchy, the reign of Saul, the story of David, the Davidic covenant, the Succession Narrative and the Samuel appendix. A first-rate guide for students, with annotated bibliographies and indexes.

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 The Deuteronomistic History; 2 The Shiloh Tradition; 3 The Ark Narrative; 4 The Rise of the Monarchy; 5 The Reign of Saul; 6 The Story of David; 7 The Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7); 8 The Succession Narrative; 9 The Samuel Appendix (2 Samuel 21-24); Index of Main Passages Discussed; Index of Subjects; Index of Authors

Notes:

Includes indexes.

ISBN:

9786611784294

9781281784292

128178429X

9780567323897

0567323897

OCLC:

276300967