2 Samuel
2 Samuel
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Roman Catholic

2 Samuel

in Berit Olam: Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry

by Craig E. Morrison

5 Rank Score: 5.2 from 1 reviews, 1 featured collections, and 4 user libraries
Pages 344
Publisher Liturgical Press
Published 2013
ISBN-13 9780814650431
King David ranks among the most intriguing persons in the Hebrew Bible. The Second Book of Samuel tells the story of David's kingship-his public successes and his private foibles. The narrator's rehearsal of this story, as questioning as it is vivid, glimpses the secrets of David's heart. In this commentary, Craig E. Morrison focuses on the aesthetics of the "art of the telling": how does the narrator succeed in breathing life into his portrait of David? How does he draw the reader into his story? This commentary is intended to accompany the reader's encounter with this ancient masterpiece so that one might cheer with David as he dances before the ark of God and weep with him as he grieves the death of his rebel son Absalom. Morrison's careful reading of 2 Samuel brings the reader face-to-face with David, whose multifaceted character eludes facile labels. Craig E. Morrison, OCarm, teaches Aramaic and biblical exegesis at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. Among his interests are an appreciation of the art of Hebrew narrative and lectio divina. He has written for The Bible Today, Word Among Us, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, and other scholarly journals.

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R. Hansen R. Hansen October 31, 2017
Very good at following the theological implications of the text and intention of the narrator. Good commentary overall and I would recommend it. Price is a little high however.