David and the Philistine Woman

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By Paul Boorstin ’65

Published May 31, 2017

Paul Boorstin ’65 reimagines the Biblical story of David and Goliath, depicting female characters not mentioned in the original story, like Nara, Goliath’s Philistine betrothed, and David’s visionary mother, Nitzevet. David and the Philistine Woman (Top Hat Books) reimagines the feat that set David on the path to becoming a leader, his deadly rivalry with King Saul and his son Jonathan, and his desire for Saul’s daughter Michal.

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