David and Zion : Biblical Studies in Honor of J. J. M. Roberts

J. J. M. Roberts was graduated from Harvard University, taught at The Johns Hopkins University, and then spent the bulk of his teaching career at Princeton Theological Seminary, where he influenced and was well loved by several generations of students. Here, 21 colleagues and former students contribute essays that reflect Roberts’ core interests. J. J. M. Roberts Was Graduated From The Johns Hopkins University And Spent The Bulk Of His Teaching Career At Princeton Theological Seminary, Where He Influenced And Was Well Loved By Several Generations Of Students. Here, 21 Colleagues And Former Students Contribute Essays That Reflect Roberts's Core Interests, Organized Under Three Main Themes: (1) David And Zion, (2) The Divine King And The Human King, And (3) Historical And Lexical Studies. Since the publication of L. Rost's book Die Überlieferung von der Thronnach-folge Davids in 19261 many scholars have accepted the thesis that 1 Sam 16:14 2 Sam 5:10 represents an independent source detailing the History of David's Rise to power (HDR).