King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel

Kirsch, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0345432754 / ISBN 13: 9780345432759

Published by Ballantine Books, U.S.A., 2000

About this Item

First Printing. Flat-signed by author on Title page with NO inscription. Brown and black paper boards with gold foil-stamped spine. FINE cond. Flaws: very light bumping to spine tail and one bottom corner and prev owner's short dedication on ffep. NO other flaws - NO other markings throughout - NO rem mark or ex-lib. Illustrated DJ is NF with minor edge bumping and shelf-scuffing. Price intact: $28.00. Seller Inventory # 003703

Bibliographic Details

Title: King David: The Real Life of the Man Who ...

Publisher: Ballantine Books, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Using biblical texts and centuries of commentary, the author delves deeply into the life of King David--a powerful but troubled leader whose exploits made him one of the most prominant heroes in the Jewish and Christian traditions. 20,000 first printing.

About the Author:

Jonathan Kirsch, a book columnist for the Los Angeles Times and author of the bestselling Moses: A Life and the critically acclaimed The Harlot by the Side of the Road, writes and lectures widely on biblical, literary, and legal topics. A member of the National Book Critics Circle and a former correspondent for Newsweek, he lives in Los Angeles.