David and the Deuteronomist
A Literary Study of the Deuteronomic History Part Three: 2 Samuel

Robert Polzin (Author)

9780253345530

Hardback, published 22 November 1993

260 pages
23.5 x 15.6 x 2.2 cm, 0.54 kg

" . . . brilliant . . . [Polzin's] splendid work deserves consideration by all serious students of 2 Samuel." —The Catholic Biblical Quarterly
The figure of David is the focus of Polzin's provocative new reading of 2 Samuel. Polzin makes a strong case for a complex yet coherent picture of the monarchy within Israelite theology as he demonstrates the literary artfulness and ideological sophistication of the Deuteronomic History.

Preface
1. Heroes (1:1-27)
2. Brothers (2:1-4:12)
3. Houses (5:1-7:29)
4. Servants (8:1-10:19)
5. Messengers (11:1-12:31)
6. Women (13:1-14:33)
7. Curses (15:1-16:23)
8. Counselors (17:1-28)
9. Crossings (18:1-20:24)
10. Numbers (21:1-24:25)
Notes
Subject Index
Scripture Index
Hebrew Index