ISBN: 9781390287073 - A Middle English Metrical Paraphrase of the Old Testament, Vol. 2 (classic Reprint) (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive overview of the First Book of Samuel, an Old Testament book that tells the story of the transition from the rule of judges to the rise of kingship in ancient Israel. It is thought to have been composed no earlier than the 7th century BCE, and as such provides an invaluable window into the religious, cultural, and social world of the ancient Israelites. The book chronicles the rise of two key figures in Israelite history: Samuel, the last judge of Israel, and David, the first king. It paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs experienced by these men, and explores the complex interplay between divine will, human agency, and the development of political institutions. One of the central themes of the book is the tension between the demands of religious law and the exigencies of political power. The author explores the ways in which both Samuel and David struggled to reconcile their personal faith with the need to maintain order and stability in a tumultuous and often hostile world. This book provides a fascinating insight into the origins of kingship in Israel, and its enduring legacy in Western thought and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…