The sword of Goliath :

Isser, Stanley Jerome.

The sword of Goliath : David in heroic literature / Stanley Isser. - Atlanta : Society of Biblical Literature, c2003. - xi, 196 p. ; 23 cm. - Studies in biblical literature ; v6 . - Studies in biblical literature (Society of Biblical Literature) ; 6. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

chap. 1. Introduction -- chap. 2. Approaches to the bilical text -- chap. 3. Popular heroic tradition -- chap. 4. Other heroic traditions -- chap. 5. Development of the tradition -- chap. 6. Formation of the legend -- chap. 7. A fresh look at David in the twenty-first century: the young David -- chap. 8. A fresh look at David in the twenty-first century: David as king -- chap. 9. Last words.

1589830792 (pbk.)

2003010777


David, King of Israel.


Bible.--O.T.--Samuel--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Jews--Kings and rulers.
Kings and rulers, Ancient.

BS580.D3 / I88 2003b

222/.4/092