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Of all the figures in the Bible, David arguably stands out as the most perplexing and enigmatic. He was many things: a warrior who subdued Goliath and the Philistines; a king who united a nation; a poet who created beautiful, sensitive verse; a loyal servant of God who proposed the great Temple and founded the Messianic line; a schemer, deceiver, and adulterer who freely indulged his very human appetites. David Wolpe, whom Newsweek called “the most influential rabbi in America,” takes a fresh look at biblical David in an attempt to find coherence in his seemingly contradictory actions and impulses. The author questions why David holds such an exalted place in history and legend, and then proceeds to unravel his complex character based on information found in the book of Samuel and later literature. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of an exceptional human being who, despite his many flaws, was truly beloved by God.
File Size: 1779 KB
Print Length: 177 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press (September 16, 2014)
Publication Date: September 1, 2014
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00N7G4LPY
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Rabbi David J. Wolpe has undertaken a monumental task in David: A Divided Heart. The book of Samuel, from which the author draws much of his biography, was painted with the broad strokes of ancient writers, the “spin doctors” of their day, trying to colour a problematic life in the best light possible. The rabbi’s beautifully nuanced writing, peppered with insightful quotes from the Tanach, enrich this book tremendously; it is thoughtful and thought-provoking, evocative and powerful. But rather than solving any of the riddles of David’s enigmatic life, the esteemed author has succeeded in adding more questions to the debate.The vignettes of David’s life portrayed in the book are rife with inconsistencies and leave one puzzled about this shepherd turned king. To illustrate:Lover and Husband – In order to escape her father Saul’s murderous intents, Michal turns to magic to spirit away her husband. She uses a household idol, generally no more than six inches in height, and places it in David’s bed. This stretches the boundaries of anyone’s reality. Apparently the only sin David did not commit was idol worship, yet his wife has household idols? And how would that idol replace a full-grown man? Perhaps this was added to the David saga to explain his “charmed” existence.Fugitive – On the eve of Saul’s final battle, Saul turns to the Witch of En-gedi for guidance. Though sorcery is forbidden, Saul also turns to “magical” means against David. What are we to make of this? David, though anointed by God, is not divine, he is a mere human being, and can be defeated by traditional methods. The story seems out of place and out of character, even for the melancholic Saul, as if it too were added by a later writer to bolster David’s image and add credence to David’s ascension to the throne.
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