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Unlike many volumes in this literary genre, the Gunn Festschrift contains clearly focused studies of one biblical icon, by a star-studded cast of contributors who by good fortune are friends or colleagues of the "celebrated Festschriftee." The introduction by the three editors contains an insightful celebration of modern developments in biblical research, exemplified, first, in the life and works of David Gunn himself, and then in the contents of this quite remarkable volume. Part One is made up of close readings of texts about King David's relations with other characters (Michal, Abigail, Saul, Jonathan, Ittai, messengers of death). Parts Two and Three consider David's role elsewhere in the canon, notably in Chronicles and Psalms, but also in the New Testament, while Part Four illustrates the reception history of the icon by examining a Victorian drawing, modern children's Bibles and works by Theodore Beza and Bertolt Brecht. The final, post-colonialist part, entitled "Relocating David," shows what can be gained by reading the Bible in dialogue with Tongan story-telling technique and a historical novel set in Aoteoroa, New Zealand, where David was born.
John F. A. Sawyer, University of Perugia
This is no ordinary Festschrift, neither is the person to whom it is dedicated. David Gunn has inspired and mentored generations of biblical scholars, enabling us to navigate our discipline's sometimes arcane paths with insight and integrity. Imitating David Gunn, this volume combines a depth of insight with a usefulness usually lacking in the Festschrift genre, cohering as the collection does around the figure of the biblical David. Each of the essays draws in some way on David Gunn's pioneering work and goes on to offer fresh resources for reflecting on biblical David for future generations of scholars, teachers, and students. David Gunn's mantle of scholar and mentor has been passed on. This volume celebrates both Davids. Gerald West, School of Religion and Theology, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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