Kingship of God [Paperback]

Martin Buber (Author), Richard Scheimann (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1999

"In this major erudite and imaginative work, Buber produced a landmark in biblical scholarship that is of profound relevance in the history of religion." by National Jewish Monthly

Buber scholars have long agreed that in this study of the political-communal image of kingship rich, imaginative historical scholarship combines with brilliant insight and style to make this work an outstanding contribution to Old Testament scholarship.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Humanity Books (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573924857
• ISBN-13: 978-1573924856
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,612,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Translator's review, December 12, 2001

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Richard W. Scheimann (Valparaiso, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kingship of God (Paperback)

I am the Richard W. Scheimann who completed this translation in 1964. You can read my translator's forward to this book (....)

In 1964, when I was preparing this book for publication, I wrote:

"If I were asked why I undertook the arduous task of translating Koenigtum Gottes I would reply: "Because I once met Martin Buber." When I was a graduate student in History of Religions at the University of Chicago my teacher and friend, Prof. Joachim Wach, had as his guests for an evening Martin Buber and a small circle of students. Our distinguished visitor did not give us a prepared speech, but instead responded to our interests and questions. I do not remember anything that was said on that occasion. I remember only that Dr. Buber spoke slowly and softly, gazing intently into the eyes of each one who addressed him. I would not have said (as some have) that he looked like an Old Testament prophet, but he certainly looked like a German university professor of a certain vintage, with his black suit of very heavy wool cloth and his massive gold watch chain draped across the front of his vest. At any rate I came away that evening convinced that I had met a genuine charismatic."

I was pleased to learn that the original book had been reissued and is again available in this edition. In 1998 I returned to this work after 34 years, and found that it held more meaning for me than ever. The five star rating is for Buber's work itself, to which I hope my humble translation has provided access to a wider American audience.