Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 1330556992 ISBN 13: 9781330556993
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Discover how Israelās history is an enduring testament to how political unity is a nationās foundation and pillar of strength. āThe Testing of Israel's Idealsā is a thought-provoking exploration of the ancient Hebrew civilization. The author, drawing from the Old Testament, illustrates essential components of successful governance through the lens of Israelās early kings. Israelās first federation, fraught with division and vulnerability, eventually gave way to the united monarchy under Saul. Yet Saulās reign, though marked by military triumphs, was ultimately undermined by his inability to reconcile his personal insecurities with the demands of his office. This book highlights the invaluable wisdom of Samuel, a respected figure whose foresight and guidance were instrumental in establishing the Hebrew monarchy. The author examines Davidās rise to power, emphasizing the importance of character, strategic thinking, and diplomatic skill in leadership. Throughout the narrative, the book underscores the profound influence of the Hebrew peoplesā religious beliefs, which both shaped their understanding of divine authority and their commitment to justice and compassion. This book offers invaluable lessons on the challenges of nation-building, the importance of visionary leaders, the tension between personal ambition and the common good, and the enduring power of faith in shaping a nation's destiny. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330556992 ISBN 13: 9781330556993
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330556992 ISBN 13: 9781330556993
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.