King Saul: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00LIBEIWQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 580 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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It retells the story in a fresh way, offering new looks at the three major characters--Saul, Samuel, and David--and the events that brought them together at the very foundation of the nation of Israel three millennia ago. He is the author of Telling the Whole Story (2013), Preaching Job (1999), What Not to Say (2012), and seven other books exploring the intersections of preaching and Bible.. Holbert is Lois Craddock Perkins Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, where he taught for thirty-three years. King Saul is based on the Biblical story of the first king of Israel. Holbert's retelling reveals how this old story is surprisingly modern as it turns its gaze on power politics, personal rivalries, and religious
He is the author of Telling the Whole Story (2013), Preaching Job (1999), What Not to Say (2012), and seven other books exploring the intersections of preaching and Bible. Holbert is Lois Craddock Perkins Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, where he
A real pageturner A fairly close Biblical adaptation of the relationship of Saul and David, along with the influence of the prophet Samuel. Pretty gritty writing, though lacking a little dialogue which would have better supported the narrative. Do I imagine an upcoming sequel on King David?. "Pure Gold" according to Amazon Customer. Holbert remains faithful to the biblical text while at the same time infusing the story of Saul with imaginative, vivid dialogue and detail. Holbert is a craftsman of words, and this book is pure gold.. Who thinks about Saul? I love this book! Fantastic psychological drama from a master storyteller. Read it when you are ready to challenge some deeply-help assumptions about heroes and anti-heroes in the Jewish/Christian biblical/mythical past.
A retelling of the story of King Saul that does what few biblical scholars have done: Holbert has raised not just Samuel from the dead, but Saul and all the hosts of Israel as well! Here is a novel that pulses with all the complexity, intrigue, and depth of life as we know it! --Roy Heller, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Perkins School of Theology