Has Joab Foiled David?: A Literary Study of the Importance of Joab's Character in Relation to David (Studies in Biblical Literature)

Was David a good man ruined by the negative influence of the evil villain Joab or was David himself the villain who cast his dark shadow wrongfully over Joab? The depth and complexity of David's character is more clearly observed and appreciated through this careful reading of the texts describing Joab as his foil. This book provides a wealth of information regarding character studies, a new perspective on David, and a groundbreaking study of Joab. Courses in biblical studies, especially literary or historical, will find this text most helpful.Michael A. Eschelbach is the author of 'Has Joab Foiled David?: A Literary Study of the Importance of Joab's Character in Relation to David (Studies in Biblical Literature)', published 2005 under ISBN 9780820474601 and ISBN 0820474606.