Both a wise reading and a wild reimagining of the Bible's most fascinating personalities and most memorable single clash. Philistines and the Israelites, their gods and loves and struggles, spring to dramatic life in David and the Philistine Woman.
Rabbi David Wolpe, Newsweek has called the most influential rabbi in America, author of David: the Divided Heart, King ... Read moreDavid is revered by more than half the population of the planet, yet he has never been more real and knowable than he is in Boorstin's breathtaking novel. Here the man God called Beloved is utterly, unforgettably human. I couldn't put this book down.
Reza Aslan, author of Zealot and No god but God, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, and executive producer/host of CNN's Believer In David and the Philistine Woman, Paul Boorstin creates a remarkable new kind of narrative voice, at once mythic and insightful. His radiant David is a rare hero who feels as relevant as tomorrow.
Bill Blakemore, ABC News Middle East Correspondent Boorstin dazzles with razor-sharp insight as he focuses on characters who leap from the pages of history with rich and newly defined clarity. Be prepared for surprises at every turn.
Lionel Friedberg, New York Times bestselling author With vibrant color, Paul Boorstin paints a wholly new portrait of one of the Bible's most enigmatic figures. David and the Philistine Woman is a welcome addition to the rich tradition of Jewish historical fiction.
Emily K. Alhadeff, editor of Jewish in Seattle Magazine Paul Boorstin's David and the Philistine Woman is an exciting rendering of the Biblical story with compelling relevance for today. The dialogue sparkles with wit, and the ingeniously constructed plot leads to an unexpected and inspiring climax.
Joseph Schraibman, Professor of Jewish Studies, Washington University in St. Louis Show Less