The World David Knew: Connecting the Vast Ancient World to Israel's Great King - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1945470062 ISBN 13: 9781945470066

Publisher: Museum of the Bible Books, 2017

Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 1000 BC AS Everyone watches the small nation of Israel make it's move after the death of it's beloved King David.

Shepherd. Warrior. King. Psalmist. Father. Fugitive. Hero. Villain. No single word is sufficient to encompass Israel's King David. The World David Knew offers a snapshot of life during this key period in the nation's history.

The World David Knew provides you with vivid details of life in 1000 BC, including elements of numerous cultures around the world. Hold your breath as some of the biggest political power shifts in history are made. Celebrate along with the people of Israel as they go to weddings and holiday feasts. Understand how nations traded goods, services, and money. What will the future hold for the nation of Israel, and the greater world?

About this title

About the Author

Leonard Greenspoon, Ph.D., currently holds the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University, where he is also Professor of Theology and of Classical & Near Eastern Studies. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and specializes in translations of the Bible. Dr. Greenspoon is the author or editor of twenty-eight books, with topics ranging from the Greek text of the biblical book of Joshua to American Jews in popular culture. He has also written nearly 200 hundred journal articles, book chapters, and major encyclopedia entries. Dr. Greenspoon has been married for almost fifty years to his wife, Eliska, and they live in Omaha, Nebraska. They are parents of two daughters and also have twin grandchildren.

From the Back Cover

The profound contrast between story and facts will take the reader on an intriguing and thought-provoking journey into the compelling challenges of David’s life as a shepherd boy turned king and the powerful faith of one of the Bible’s most beloved characters. In addition to painting emotional and sociological struggles, modern readers will learn of the difficulties and challenges of daily living, such as sourcing water, living in new lands, dealing with different people groups, enemies, family struggles and more. Woven throughout, readers will learn much about the broader ancient world.

From the Inside Flap

The profound contrast between story and facts will take the reader on an intriguing and thought-provoking journey into the compelling challenges of David’s life as a shepherd boy turned king and the powerful faith of one of the Bible’s most beloved characters. In addition to painting emotional and sociological struggles, modern readers will learn of the difficulties and challenges of daily living, such as sourcing water, living in new lands, dealing with different people groups, enemies, family struggles and more. Woven throughout, readers will learn much about the broader ancient world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Museum of the Bible Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1945470062
• ISBN 13: 9781945470066
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192