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Tragická postava prvého izraelského kráľa Šaula
The tragic Figure of the First King of Israel, Saul

Author(s): Emanuel Jirkal
Subject(s): History, Jewish studies
Published by: Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre, Filozofická fakulta
Keywords: King Saul; Israel; Old Testament

Summary/Abstract: The contribution focuses on the early period of the first state of Israel at the end of the 10th century BC. It is based on literary and archaeological sources. Biblical text is extremely complex, multi¬ layered and complicated. Therefore it should be considered extremely carefully. Saul was an important figure in the early history of Israel, which was able to create the first structure of the early state, but he could not resist multiple threats, whether from external enemies, especially the Philistines, or internal, e.g. David. Saul died on the battlefield and his dynasty ended after a few years.

  • Issue Year: 20/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 18-29
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Slovak