Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 8: David
Ebook
The life of King David was anything but uneventful. Born of a mother accused of adultery and raised as the bastard son of a tribal leader, no one ever expected this boy to become Israel's greatest warrior and king. Ostracized by his brothers, his youth was spent as an isolated shepherd, honing his skills with sling and lyre. Loneliness, offset by creativity, inspired his many heartfelt psalms of pain and praise to his God. Secure in the confidence that he could slay lion and bear, shielded by the armor of faith, one mighty act transformed David from lowliness to prominence. Two armies watched a single stone from his sling crack open the head of the Philistine giant, Goliath. In an instant, David turned the tide of Israel's battle from defeat to victory. His fame became a source of jealousy for Saul, his disobedient king. Surviving numerous attempts on his life, David refused to take the life of the LORD's anointed. Following Saul's death in battle, David's lust caused him to do the things kings will do. Adultery led to murder and deceit. Spoiled children were a result of his fall from grace. Come, hear David's story in his own words.
“An interesting read. Written as fiction but based on biblical
facts, it tells the story of David in a way never done before. From
his very humble beginnings to his fight with Goliath and his rise
to power—with a dose of humanity added in—you get to experience his
amazing life story. Well done!”
—Betty Groenestege-Jantzi, hair stylist
“Rev. Stewart has once again challenged existing scholarly
interpretations. Patriarchy, malice, and other injustices were
all-powerful in biblical times. . . . This book makes for
harrowing reading. The meting out of brutal judgments against
people with different ideas, morals, or ethics had unpleasant
consequences for those considered outcasts. Sadly, this brutality
still exists today. Rev. Stewart has identified that we have yet to
learn many lessons.”
—Doug Fyfe, engineer
“Dr. Stewart unlocks the legend of Israel’s second king with a mix
of imagination and shocking revelations. David’s journey through
life is lyrically told in a plausible way.”
—Sofia Taylor, postal clerk
- Title: Ghosts of the Shephelah, Book 8: David
- Author: James Stewart
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666746907, 9781666746891, 1666746894, 9781666746884, 1666746886, 1666746908
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666746907
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-22T14:08:16Z
James K. Stewart is a retired Presbyterian minister who has
always believed that the Old Testament has helped him to understand
the vital necessity of Christ Jesus. His many life experiences of
construction worker; scuba instructor; screenplay writer;
writer/director of many theatrical productions; and, in his
retirement, golfer, have given him an in-depth appreciation that
people—all people, regardless of race, creed or color—suffer and
enjoy the same human experiences.