With extraordinary range and literary energy, the story of Absalom's rebellion in 2 Samuel ranks as the most elaborate and extensively narrated internal political event in the Hebrew Bible. Bodner's The Rebellion of Absalom is a lively analysis of the early monarchy of Israel, written by a recognized commentator of the Bible's historical books.

Keith Bodner is Professor of Religious Studies at Crandall University in New Brunswick, after teaching for a number of years at Tyndale University College & Seminary in Toronto. He holds PhD degrees in Biblical Studies (University of Aberdeen) and English Literature (University of Manchester). He is the author of six books on biblical history.

Preface Chapter 1 Hebron and Jerusalem Chapter 2 Diary of a Scandal Chapter 3 Sibling Deceptions Chapter 4 Game Change Chapter 5 Hanging Heir Conclusion Abbreviations and Bibliography