Lecture 13. The Deuteronomistic History: Prophets and Kings (1 and 2 Samuel)
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Date: 2012-12-06

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes 

The transition from a tribal society under the leadership of elders and eventually charismatic "judges" to a nation under a monarch is traced through the books of Judges and 1 and 2 Samuel. Early stories of local heroes are woven together into a larger history that conforms to the exilic perspectives of the Deuteronomistic School. An extended look at representations of Saul and David (including God's covenant with David) reveal historical shifts and some ambivalence about monarchy and the ideal form of leadership.

00:00 - Chapter 1. Distinguishing between Israelis and Israelites 
01:53 - Chapter 2. An Alliance of Tribes 
05:46 - Chapter 3. The Book of Judges 
23:05 - Chapter 4. Samuel, a Transition Figure and the Last in a Line of Prophet Judges 
32:46 - Chapter 5. Saul and David as Representations of Ambivalence about Monarchy
45:14 - Chapter 6. The Davidic Covenant 

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This course was recorded in Fall 2006.