David: A Divided Heart
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Sunday, March 20, 2016, 2:00-3:30pm
David: A Divided Heart, by Rabbi David Wolpe
Facilitated by Dr. Elaine Goodfriend, Department of Religious Studies, CSUN
Of all the figures in the Bible, David arguably stands out as the most perplexing and enigmatic. He was many things: a warrior who subdued Goliath and the Philistines; a king who united a nation; a poet who created beautiful, sensitive verse; a loyal servant of God who proposed the great Temple and founded the Messianic line; a schemer, deceiver, and adulterer who freely indulged his very human appetites.
David Wolpe, whom Newsweek called “the most influential rabbi in America,” takes a fresh look at biblical David in an attempt to find coherence in his seemingly contradictory actions and impulses. The author questions why David holds such an exalted place in history and legend, and then proceeds to unravel his complex character based on information found in the book of Samuel and later literature. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of an exceptional human being who, despite his many flaws, was truly beloved by God.
ISBN
978-0300188783
Publication Date
Spring 3-20-2016
Keywords
Judaism, David, history, legend
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Biblical Studies | History | Jewish Studies
Recommended Citation
Wolpe, David, "David: A Divided Heart" (2016). Jewish Studies Sunday Book & Discussion Group. 63.
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/jewishbookgroup/63
