Synopsis: This book, as a comprehensive analysis of the fate of
Saul's heirs, shows that David, like other ancient Near Eastern
usurpers, perpetrated heinous injustices against the vanquished
house of Saul. It evaluates the relationships between David and
Saul's heirs, using the criterion of justice, which is a cardinal
directive principle for living in YHWH's covenant community as is
enunciated in the Deuteronomic Code. Tushima focuses on the story
of David and its interconnections with the fate of the Saulides to
determine the factors that lay behind the latter's tragedies,
inquiring into whether these tragedies were due to continuing
divine retribution, pure happenstance, or Davidic orchestration. In
his close reading of these texts, Tushima argues that David was,
for the most part, unjust and calculating in his dealings with the
Saulides. Thematic and motific threads arising from this narrative
critical study (such as the impact of human conduct on the
environment, the tension between election and the character of
God's servants, the dynamics of sacred space and sacred typonyms,
the Judahite Davidic] kingship, the monarchy, marriage, and Zion
theology) are considered within their contexts in Israel's
traditions for their biblical-theological and redemptive-historical
import. Endorsements: "Dr. Tushima presents a bold, comprehensive,
and penetrating study of the other side of King David who is
usually depicted as hero by biblical writers and scholars. The
author argues that David orchestrated with ruthless details in
undermining and effecting the eventual demise of Saul's dynasty. In
my opinion, this book is a must reading for all Bible teachers and
students." -Samuel Waje Kunhiyop South African Theological Seminary
"Tushima's book is a most welcome research contribution. Within the
field of Samuel studies it fills a thematic and methodological gap,
and from the perspective of Old Testament studies in Africa it is
an excellent demonstration of the growing interest for narrative
and literary approaches amongst the younger generation of
scholars." -Knut Holter MHS School of Mission and Theology,
Stavanger, Norway "Tushima has identified and correctly evaluated
an important issue in the life of David. Namely, 'Yahweh's role as
an impartial, just judge is anchored in His ability to weigh the
deeds of man, a clear innuendo to His ability to look beyond
outward appearances but penetrate to the realms of the heart and
motives.' This will be an excellent resource for those researchers
who follow this path to understanding the significance of David in
the Bible." -Ken Davis Villanova University "This new book will
certainly re-direct the course of biblical scholarship, especially
in Africa where this new approach will resonate with African
emphasis upon the traditional value of storytelling. In the course
of time The Fate of Saul's Progeny in the Reign of David will
certainly mark out Cephas Tushima as an outstanding biblical
scholar for the future." -Yusufu Turaki Professor of Theology and
Social Ethics Jos ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos, Nigeria Author
Biography: Dr. Cephas T. A. Tushima is acting Director of the PhD
program at Jos ECWA Theological Seminary, Nigeria. He is also an
adjunct professor at Eastern University, Pennsylvania.
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