1 Samuel As Christian Scripture: A Theological Commentary
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1 Samuel As Christian Scripture: A Theological Commentary  -     By: Stephen B. Chapman

1 Samuel As Christian Scripture: A Theological Commentary

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 2016 / Paperback

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The book of 1 Samuel is seen as a tug of war between Saul, who embodies civil religion - in which the state holds belief captive - and David, who stands for a vital religious faith that can lend support to the state, yet still maintain its theocentric freedom. This commentary raises provocative questions relevant to today's ongoing culture wars.

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Title: 1 Samuel As Christian Scripture: A Theological Commentary
By: Stephen B. Chapman
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 2016
Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 2 ounces
ISBN: 080283745X
ISBN-13: 9780802837455
Stock No: WW837455

Publisher's Description

This work by Stephen Chapman offers a robustly theological and explicitly Christian reading of 1 Samuel. Chapman’s commentary reveals the theological drama at the heart of that biblical book as it probes the tension between civil religion and vital religious faith through the characters of Saul and David.

Author Bio

Stephen B. Chapman is associate professor of Old Testament at Duke Divinity School, director of graduate studies in religion at Duke University, and an ordained American Baptist minister.

Editorial Reviews

Review of Biblical Literature
"Well written and researched from beginning to end."

Brent A. Strawn
— Emory University
"Many people talk about theological interpretation of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture, but Stephen Chapman does it — with style and a beautiful pen — and makes it look easy. Rarely have I been so moved, informed, and delighted as I was in reading this book. Chapman's exposition of 1 Samuel as treating the threat that civil religion poses to genuine heart piety, his negotiation of matters historical and literary and theological, and his bibliography (is there anything he hasn't read?) are simply remarkable. And his christological reading of the tragedy of King Saul? Absolutely stunning."

Gary A. Anderson
— University of Notre Dame
"The account of David's rise to kingship has long been a theme of contemporary biblical scholarship, but the results of recent work have been rather thin on the theological side. This work is a major course correction on that front. Chapman helps the reader ponder anew the theological and literary issues that lay at the heart of Israel's transition to kingship in general and the reign and legacy of David in particular."

Walter Moberly
— Durham University
"Stephen Chapman combines his deep knowledge of the scholarly literature and critical issues with lucid sophistication to propose a fresh way ahead. The result is a creative and theologically thought-provoking reading of 1 Samuel. Scholars and preachers alike will find illumination here."

Joel S. Kaminsky
— Smith College
"Informed by astonishingly wide learning, Chapman has produced a sophisticated theological reading of 1 Samuel that is deeply attuned to the literary dimensions of the text but also responsible to the highest canons of historical-critical scholarship. Scholars, clergy, and lay readers alike will find their reading of 1 Samuel immensely enriched by Chapman's thought-provoking and highly engaging book."

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