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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 was not the humble shepherd who slew Goliath and became king, however, but was a usurper,... Read Full Overview

One of the most important and complex characters in the Bible, King David has been the subject of innumerable portraits, both artistic and literary. Michaelangelo's magnificent sculpture of him is perhaps the single best known work of art in the world, and the story of the humble... Read Full Overview

K nig David ist eine der herausragendsten Gestalten der Alten Welt. Sein sagenhafter Aufstieg vom Hirten zum K nig durch den Sieg ber Goliath hat Dichter und K nstler ber die Jahrhunderte inspiriert.

In dieser erstmals auf deutsch ver ffentlichten Biographie zeigt... Read Full Overview