I Kings A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary

Cogan, Mordechai

ISBN 10: 0385029926 / ISBN 13: 9780385029926

Published by Anchor Bible, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Kings A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
• Publisher: Anchor Bible
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385029926
• ISBN 13: 9780385029926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

This chronological account of Israel's history begins with the death of David, and covers the reign of his successor, Solomon, the building of the first Temple, the division of the monarachy into the two separate kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the prophecies of Elijah.

Review

Beginning with the death of David and the rise of Solomon, 1 Kings charts the history of Israel through the divided monarchy, when Ahab reigned in the north and Jehoshaphat reigned in the south. This new translation, with introduction and commentary by biblical scholar Mordechai Cogan, is part of the Anchor Bible Commentary series, viewed by many as the definitive commentaries for use in both Christian and Jewish scholarship and worship. Cogan's translation brings new immediacy to well-known passages, such as Solomon's famously wise judgment when asked by two prostitutes to decide their dispute regarding motherhood of a child: "Cut the live son in two! And give half to one and half to the other." With a bibliography that runs to almost a thousand articles and books, Cogan's commentary demonstrates his mastery of the political history described by 1 Kings, as well as the themes of moral and religious failure that eventually led to Israel's defeat and exile. --Michael Joseph Gross