Stories From the Old Testament, Volume II: From King David to the Return from Exile

by Lawrence Boadt (Introduction)

This book presents the second volume of the great historical narratives of the Old Testament from the Book of Samuel and the turbulent story of David--shepherd boy, giant-killer, court musician, poet, outlaw, military genius and founder of a dynasty--to the captivating story of Queen Esther, whose wit and cunning help to frustrate an early attempt to destroy the Jewish nation.

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 1999

About the author

Lawrence Edward Boadt, C.S.P. (October 26, 1942 – July 24, 2010), was an American Paulist priest and Biblical scholar, who advocated on behalf of improved communication and understanding between Christians and Jews.