Has Joab Foiled David? - A Literary Study of the Importance of Joab’s Character in Relation to David

Was David a good man ruined by the negative influence of the evil villain Joab or was David himself the villain who cast his dark shadow wrongfully over Joab ? The depth and complexity of David's character is more clearly observed and appreciated through this careful reading of the texts describing Joab as his foil. This book provides a wealth of information regarding character studies, a new perspective on David, and a groundbreaking study of Joab.
Courses in biblical studies, especially literary or historical, will find this text most helpful.