Project Gutenberg 2012-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 254 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous The Life of David; Or, The History of the Man After God's Own Heart Produced by David Widger "The Life of David; Or, The History of the Man After God's Own Heart" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles the life of David, exploring his ascent from a humble shepherd to the king of Israel, while also delving into the moral complexities and controversial actions that define his legacy. This account seeks to provide a nuanced perspective on the man often celebrated as "a man after God's own heart," hinting at darker elements of his character and reign. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by discussing the historical context of David’s life, touching on the establishment of monarchy in Israel and the transition from Saul's reign to David's ascension. It introduces key characters and events, highlighting David's early encounters, including his famed victory over Goliath, and depicts his complicated relationships with figures such as King Saul and Jonathan. The tone is critical, suggesting that while David is revered, the narrative will dissect instances of betrayal, ambition, and moral failings, setting up a more comprehensive exploration of his life and reign that goes beyond mere heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en David, King of Israel BL Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Biographies Category: History - Ancient Category: History - Religious 168357 2025-06-16T15:43:44.975243 text/html 146642 2024-10-23T11:15:50 text/html 152779 2025-06-16T15:43:52.267199 application/epub+zip 156232 2025-06-16T15:43:48.691185 application/epub+zip 120778 2025-06-16T15:43:47.343208 application/epub+zip 361364 2025-06-16T15:43:54.642156 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358500 2025-06-16T15:43:51.442191 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314580 2022-09-18T17:50:24.052353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148003 2025-06-16T15:43:44.498221 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147604 2024-11-27T19:53:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16364 2025-06-16T15:43:54.791175 application/rdf+xml 23544 2025-06-16T15:43:47.917192 image/jpeg 4722 2025-06-16T15:43:47.628201 image/jpeg 151425 2025-06-16T15:43:44.991237 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Unknown