The question of the beginning and the ending of the so-called History of David's Rise: a methodological reflection and its implications

The extent of the so-called History of David's Rise has been indecisive, and as a result, various issues around the document have been left extremely flexible. This comprehensive monograph sees the root of the problem in inadequate methodological reflection, and seeks to provide sensible answers to the source-critical question on the basis of hermeneutic and literary reflection.

Front matter --; Acknowledgments --; Contents --; Abbreviations and Sigla --; Introduction --; Chapter 1: The Beginning and the Ending of the So-Called History of David's Rise --; Chapter 2: Towards Understanding the Whole HDR --; Chapter 3: The Nature of the HDR as a Whole --; Chapter 4: The Beginning and the Ending of the HDR Revisited --; Chapter 5: The Composition of the Books of Samuel --; Conclusion --; Bibliography --; Index of Biblical References --; Index of Names and Subjects