Samuel and His Age: A Study in the Constitutional History of Israel

by George C. M. Douglas

Publisher:

Eyre & Spottiswoode

, 1901

Overview

This fascinating volume examines the governmental structure of Israel as it developed in 1 and 2 Samuel. Throughout his analysis of these books, George C. M. Douglas pays particular attention to Samuel, as Israel’s second grandest leader after Moses, analyzing how he stewarded and passed off the three offices of prophet, priest, and supreme ruler through his life and the reigns of Saul and David.

Product Details

• Title: Samuel and His Age: A Study in the Constitutional History of Israel
• Author: George C. M. Douglas
• Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode
• Print Publication Date: 1901
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Samuel (Biblical judge); Bible. O.T. 1 Samuel › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. 2 Samuel › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• Resource ID: LLS:SAMDOUGLAS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:31:56Z

About George C. M. Douglas

George C. M. Douglas (1826–1904) was educated at the University of Glasgow and at New College in Edinburgh before becoming pastor at Bridge of Weir from 1852 to 1857. Douglas later became professor of Hebrew at Free Church College in Glasgow, Scotland. Douglas’ familiarity with German, French, and English gave him a wide scope of understanding for his various works including The Book of Judges, Isaiah One, The Book of Jeremiah, and The Six Intermediate Minor Prophets.