About this title: The story of David is the greatest single narrative representation in antiquity of a human life evolving by slow stages through time. In its main character it provides the first full-length portrait of a Machiavellian prince in Western literature. The beautiful, musical David, the resourceful slayer of Goliath, loved by all, reveals himself as a calculating political animal. To advance his own cause, he becomes a collaborator with the archenemies of Israel, the Philistines. Later he commits adultory with Bathsheba and compounds the betrayal with murder. He exposes himself repeatedly to ...
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Description: Fine. 0393320774 NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black ink mark on outside edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Description: Fine. 1st PB edition/1st printing. Excellent condition. Appears unread. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 2000-09-01
ISBN-13:9780393320770ISBN:0393320774
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780393320770. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780393320770ISBN:0393320774
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Description: Very good. Very Good. Copyright 1999 hardcover//Unmarked pages, uncreased spine, moderate wear, and a 1/2 taped tear on the dust jacket. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780393320770ISBN:0393320774
Description: Good. Cover and pages may have some wear or writing. Binding is tight. We ship daily Monday-Friday. Delivery Confirmation included on all domestic orders. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W W NORTON & CO INC
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780393320770ISBN:0393320774
Description: 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. Alter's translation paints not only the heroic picture of David in his fight with Go... read more
Description: New. To understand and apply the Bible well, you need two crucial sources of information. One is the Bible itself. The other is an understanding of the cultural background of the passage you're reading. [p]Only with the background can you grasp the author's ori. read more
Edition: First
Binding: HardCover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780393048032ISBN:0393048039
Description: Very Good + in Very Good + jacket. 6.5 x 9.5" Hardcover. Med 8vo. xxxvii, 410pp. VG+/VG+: binding is tight and secure; covers are firm; dust jacket is attractive, but showing a "v"-shaped crease on the back panel, and is price clipped; pages are clean, flat, and unmarked but for previous owner's address label affixed to the bottom of the ffl. read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardbound
Publisher: W.W. Norton, New York
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780393048032ISBN:0393048039
Description: Near Fine/Very Good. 410, Blue dj w/white title at spine. General shelfwear and edgewear to dj. Owners name written on inside ep. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1999-09
ISBN-13:9780393048032ISBN:0393048039
Description: Good. *WITHDRAWN LIBRARY COPY* with customary stamps and stickers; No markings in text; Covers show circulation wear; Being sold on consignment for the library. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 1999-09
ISBN-13:9780393048032ISBN:0393048039
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"My summary of this book in seven words is: Anointment by God isn't a good thing. Human beings being as fallible as they are, it is inevitable that they will be a disappointment and ultimately punished for their bad behavior. Alter is a great translator and his footnotes are helpful for the most part in helping understand the text."
"Reads almost like a novel. This book elucidates the *character* of the protagonists, not just their actions in the familiar stories. Alter's knowledge of Hebrew shows the nuances of speech that show David's cunning political savvy and Saul's shocking mental breakdown. For the first time, I'm seeing the struggle between Samuel's attempt to control and manipulate hesitant Saul, the first king of Israel. Samuel the sweet obedient child who answered when he was called in the middle of the night turns out to be somewhat of a manipulative schemer and prone to judge people based on appearances. Samuel attempts to keep a certain measure of power to himself even as popular opinion is shifting from the priesthood and prophets to a monarchy. It's encouraging to see how these deeply flawed men are still intimately involved in God's plan for his people."
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