This is a reflection on a previous post I wrote about David and Goliath. If you want to see the first one, you can CLICK HERE> 38 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. 39 David fastened on his sword over …
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Why Did David Have Five Stones Going Into Battle With Goliath?
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is the battle to the death between David and Goliath. The story has crossed over the cultural bridge to the point that one can reference it without actually talking about it. In this way, it is much like "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" or the "Ugly …
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Mythic and Parabolic Stories in Culture, Part I
As many know, within the religious context the term “myth” does not necessarily mean fiction (as in “not true”). However, I have noticed that even within religious circles there is a tendency to link the term myth with fiction. Take, for example, the story of David and Goliath. I believe that the story of David …
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