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The Historical David
The Real Life of an Invented Hero
Recommended on Data Over Dogma in “The Historicity of David” (June 24, 2024). Also recommended in a patron-only bonus episode.
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On the show
- The Historicity of David▶ 40:36
Topic: Historicity of David
Excerpt“…there are two, I think, decent books that cover the historical David, one by Joel Baden called "The Historical David,"”
- Prophets, Kings, and Terrible Men with Aaron Higashi▶ 32:39
Topic: Dating of the composition of the David narratives
Excerpt“Joel Baden, in his book on the historical David, argues for a very early date for the composition of the stories in the middle of the 10th century BC, all the way up to in the midst of exile.”
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