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    King David : a biography

    Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-229) and index

    Images. The need for a biography of David -- Was there a King David?

    Extrabiblical sources -- Royal propaganda. The Bible's account of David's life -- Was David a shepherd?

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    David's origins and youth -- Who killed whom? The Goliath story and David's career as a soldier in Saul's army -- Holy terrorist. David and his outlaw band -- Assassin. David's reign as King of Judah -- The cost of kingship.

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    The policies and changes of David's administration -- Like father, like son. The Bathsheba affair and Absalom's revolt -- Poetic justice. The last days of King David -- Finished portrait. A synopsis

    "Through a close and critical reading of biblical texts, ancient history, and recent archeological discoveries, Steven L.

    McKenzie concludes that David was indeed a real person. This David, however, was no hero but a usurper, adulterer, and murderer - a Middle Eastern despot of a familiar type. McKenzie sho