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1
Samuel 17:57 - 18:16
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | IV.XXVII.1, Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
| Chapter III,
The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c.
200) |
| III.II.1, First
Principles (De Principiis), Origen.
(c.225) |
| From the Geneva Notes.
Chapter 18. |
| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary. Chapter 18.
 | "It was certainly a great
proof of the power of God's grace in David, that he was able to bear
all this respect and honour, without being lifted up above
measure." |
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| From Wesley's
Notes. Chapter 18.
| "The very next day after he
conceived envy at David, the evil spirit was permitted by God to
seize him again. Such is the fruit of envy and uncharitableness." |
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| From the Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). Chapter 18.
| "Had it been followed by a
fatal result, the deed would have been considered the act of an
irresponsible maniac. It was repeated more than once ineffectually,
and Saul became impressed with a dread of David as under the special
protection of Providence." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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| Articles & Background:
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"Friendship," issue theme of Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
Articles, study guide, inspirational pieces, worship ideas, and more. |
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"David the Man: The Construction of Masculinity in the
Hebrew Bible," David J.A. Clines, 1995. |
| Zehnder, M.,
"Exegetische
Beobachtungen zu den David-Jonathan-Geschichten," Biblica Vol.79(1998)
153-179. Abstract
(Article is in German; abstract is in English.) |
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"Die
Liebe von David und Jonatan als Frage der modernen Exegese," M. Nissinen,
Biblica
80 (1999). Abstract (in
English).
| "The relationship of David and Jonathan may be understood as a socially
acceptable male bonding between equals, in which mutual love and affection is depicted
with some homoerotic traits but in which the differentiation of active and passive, i.e.
male and female sexual roles plays no role." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Bosworth, David A.,
"Evaluating King David: Old Problems and New Scholarship," The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2006. |
| George, Mark K.,
"Yhwh's
Own Heart," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2002. |
| Peleg, Yaron,
"Love at First Sight? David, Jonathan, and the Biblical Politics of Gender,"
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2005. |
| Tull, Patricia K.,
"Jonathan's Gift of Friendship,"
Interpretation, 2004. (See also,
Friendship, issue focus of
Interpretation, 2004.) |
| van Wolde, Ellen, "Sentiments as Culturally
Constructed Emotions: Anger and Love in the Hebrew Bible," Biblical
Interepretation, 2008.
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| Reviews:
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Review: Stanley Isser, The Sword of Goliath: David in Heroic
Literature. Scholars Press, 2003. Review by Peter D. Micall
in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2004. |
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| Sermons: |
| With Children:
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1
Samuel 18:3,
memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories. |
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| Drama: |
| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Missing
the Target,
Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at
right-hand side of destination page. |
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| Hymns and Music: |
| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index:
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| Study Links and Resources for the
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