The Historicity of David’s Imperial Conquests

This article presents an argument for the general reliability of the historical claims made in 2 Samuel–1 Kings for the expansion of the United Monarchy and its great wealth during the reigns of David and Solomon. It concludes with a brief discussion of why this historicity matters theologically.

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Main Author: Roberts, J.J.M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2013
In: Theology today
Year: 2013, Volume: 70, Issue: 2, Pages: 109-118
Further subjects:B Theology
B Historicity
B Writing
B minimalist
B Zion tradition
B booty
B ideals of conquest
B transit tax
B Wealth
B maximalist
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Summary:This article presents an argument for the general reliability of the historical claims made in 2 Samuel–1 Kings for the expansion of the United Monarchy and its great wealth during the reigns of David and Solomon. It concludes with a brief discussion of why this historicity matters theologically.
ISSN:2044-2556
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology today
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0040573613484754