The Bathsheba Affair — Was It Only Persian Era Gossip?
John Van Seters is of the view that the Biblical narrative of David is a composite of two narrative strands: one by a “Deuteronomistic Historian” (Dtr) who in essence has little but good to say about David — he is God’s faithful servant, etc. — and a later thread by one writing in the period … Continue reading “The Bathsheba Affair — Was It Only Persian Era Gossip?”