The Second Book of Samuel

The New English Bible translation of the text, with an introduction and commentary.

Peter A. Ackroyd (Author)

9780521097543, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 December 1977

260 pages
19.7 x 13 x 1.6 cm, 0.285 kg

Like the other volumes of the Cambridge Bible Commentary, this contains an introduction followed by the text of the New English Bible divided into sections. Each section of the text is followed by the commentary upon it. The Second Book of Samuel tells how David took full control of both the northern and southern Hebrew kingdoms and consolidated his power throughout the region. Professor Ackroyd's commentary concentrates on interpretation rather than historical reconstruction, and part of his introduction dealing with the theological significance of the Books of Samuel relates the religious tradition stemming from the Bible to present-day ways of thinking.

List of maps and plan
The footnotes to the New English Bible text
What the book is about
The divided 'book' of Samuel
The larger work to which the book of Samuel belongs
How did the book come to be written?
The purpose of the book
History and interpretation
The second book of Samuel as a theological work
The text of the book and its interpretation
The message of the book
A note on further reading
Index.

Subject Areas: Bibles [HRCF]