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David: A Modern Biblical Tale
In a world of dazzling showmanship, one boy is chosen to replace the reigning king.
In the roaring 1920s, the circus world glittered like a coupe of gilt-edged champagne. Saul King, master of the famed Cirque du Saulay, is visited by Samuel the Prophet, who delivers a divine the Lord of Circus has chosen a new successor — young David — whom Samuel later anoints.
David soon dazzles the world by halting the rampage of the mighty elephant Goliath, earning instant fame.
But Saul’s admiration quickly curdles into murderous jealousy. Fueled by paranoia, he relentlessly hunts David, who narrowly escapes time and again with the help of his loyal friend Jonathan — Saul’s own son.
After Saul’s death, David ascends as leader of the newly christened Circus of David.
Yet his reign is anything but smooth. From the scandalous affair with Bathsheba to the heartbreaking rebellion of his son Absalom, David’s journey is marked by triumph, tragedy, and enduring resilience.
David — a bold reimagining by award-winning scientist and author Moshe Sipper — is perfect for readers who relish adventure, moral depth, and ancient stories with modern-day resonance.
The past is never truly past — it just wears a new face.
David is part of the Modern Biblical Tales series.
In the roaring 1920s, the circus world glittered like a coupe of gilt-edged champagne. Saul King, master of the famed Cirque du Saulay, is visited by Samuel the Prophet, who delivers a divine the Lord of Circus has chosen a new successor — young David — whom Samuel later anoints.
David soon dazzles the world by halting the rampage of the mighty elephant Goliath, earning instant fame.
But Saul’s admiration quickly curdles into murderous jealousy. Fueled by paranoia, he relentlessly hunts David, who narrowly escapes time and again with the help of his loyal friend Jonathan — Saul’s own son.
After Saul’s death, David ascends as leader of the newly christened Circus of David.
Yet his reign is anything but smooth. From the scandalous affair with Bathsheba to the heartbreaking rebellion of his son Absalom, David’s journey is marked by triumph, tragedy, and enduring resilience.
David — a bold reimagining by award-winning scientist and author Moshe Sipper — is perfect for readers who relish adventure, moral depth, and ancient stories with modern-day resonance.
The past is never truly past — it just wears a new face.
David is part of the Modern Biblical Tales series.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2025
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About the author
Moshe Sipper
16 books42 followersMoshe Sipper writes stories where science meets imagination. A professor of artificial intelligence and award-winning scientist, he has published over 220 scientific works and taught around the world.
His research explores topics from deep learning to genetic programming.
Alongside his academic career, he writes fiction that blends imagination with thought-provoking ideas. His books span science fiction, thrillers, absurdist humor, young adult and middle-grade fiction, biblical fiction, and cartoons.
He also writes popular science and computer science books that make complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
Whether through fiction or nonfiction, his writing invites readers to explore surprising questions, strange worlds, and the possibilities of the future.
Learn more at moshesipper dot com.
His research explores topics from deep learning to genetic programming.
Alongside his academic career, he writes fiction that blends imagination with thought-provoking ideas. His books span science fiction, thrillers, absurdist humor, young adult and middle-grade fiction, biblical fiction, and cartoons.
He also writes popular science and computer science books that make complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
Whether through fiction or nonfiction, his writing invites readers to explore surprising questions, strange worlds, and the possibilities of the future.
Learn more at moshesipper dot com.
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