Cover art for The Historical David
Published
Harper Collins, October 2014
ISBN
9780062188373
Format
Softcover, 320 pages
Dimensions
20.3cm × 13.5cm × 1.8cm

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A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2013

How the Bible Covered Up the True Story of Israel's Beloved King

For all the glory we attribute to David's legend, the historical reality is both fascinating and disturbing. Through deep textual analysis, Baden brings the historical David vibrantly to life and ultimately reveals that the flesh-and-blood man was far more complex and interesting than the mythical king.

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