![]() While this means he will never fully understand romantic or familial love, it also gives him a more objective viewpoint on what's going on around him. Nathan has also taken a vow of celibacy, the better to devote himself to serving King David. This is, in part, because every prophecy Nathan has made comes true. Only King David keeps him close and listens to anything Nathan says. People are frightened by his prophecies, and therefore avoid him. For one thing, he's a loner and an outsider. It does take a while to become accustomed to Nathan's style of narration, but when one does, Nathan is a good narrator for a number of reasons. ![]() Nathan was the author of one of the lost books of the Bible, the Book of Nathan the Prophet (also known as the History of Nathan the Prophet). The narrator of this tale is the King's faithful servant, the Prophet Nathan (a.k.a. So I was fascinated by this look at the life of the legendary Old Testament ruler of Israel, King David. This novel gave me a look at an historical period about which I've read little (outside of my weekend Hebrew school lessons as a child). ![]() Fascinating Account of King David's Life, Through the Eyes of the Prophet NathanĪ Period of History about which I've Read Little ![]()
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