DAVID THE DIVIDED HEART (HARDCOVER) IN CAPE TOWN

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Of all the figures in the Bible, David arguably stands out as the most perplexing and enigmatic. He was many things: a warrior who subdued Goliath and the Philistines; a king who united a nation; a poet who created beautiful, sensitive verse; a loyal servant of God who proposed the great Temple and founded the Messianic line; a schemer, deceiver, and adulterer who freely indulged his very human appetites. David Wolpe, whom "Newsweek" called "the most influential rabbi in America," takes a fresh look at biblical David in an attempt to find coherence in his seemingly contradictory actions and impulses. The author questions why David holds such an exalted place in history and legend, and then proceeds to unravel his complex character based on information found in the book of Samuel and later literature. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of an exceptional human being who, despite his many flaws, was truly beloved by God. Features Summary A reexamination of the biblical David, legendary warrior, poet, and king, by one of America's most respected rabbis Author David Wolpe Publisher Yale University Press Release date Pages 184 ISBN ISBN