PHIL 3515 - David, Saul and Solomon: The Early Israelite Monarchy

3 hours

An overview of the early Israelite monarchy through the biographies of its first three kings: Saul ben Kish, David ben Jesse, and Solomon ben David. Analyzes the rise of the Israelite kingdom in its historic and social milieu using the books of Samuel and I Kings, combined with the most recent translations and archaeological evidence.

Prerequisite(s): None.