Power of Providence

By Walter Brueggemann

Book Overview

Prominent biblical scholar and author Walter Brueggemann studies three passages from the books of Samuel, using the methods of literary criticism and rhetorical analysis. He examines the ways the themes of power, divine providence, and David's personality cohere in the biblical narrative to explain David's rise to power and assumption of the kingship and his dominance over Saul.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664251382
• ISBN13: 9780664251383
• Release Date: October 1990
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Great! Dynamic writing

This is not only one of the best books that Brueggemann has put out, and I have read about 25 of his books, but is one of the best books anywhere. It focuses on the rise of David to power as King of Israel without blood guilt being on his hands. Brueggemann skillfully told the story in such a way to demonstrate not only how David rose to power, but how legitimate power is to be attained in the Church. Yahweh, is of course, behind the ataining of power, hence the Providence in the title, but Yahweh operates behind the scenes. Brueggemann, as always, has remarkable insights that leaves you saying, "Why didn't I ever read it that way before. This book needs to be read by anyone who is going to live in the real world where issues of power are going to be played out. This is an excellent book.