King and Kin: Political Allegory in the Hebrew Bible
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An exploration of political concepts and contradictions in the history of pre-exilic Israel, emphasizing the transition from tribal confederation to national kingdom. Rosenberg says that in addition to religious and moral issues, the biblical redactors were also concerned with the nature of Israel's political community, and such issues as leadership, authority, justice, social cohesiveness, and political order.
