GOLIATH

gōlīˈəth, in the Bible, a giant of Gath, who challenged the Israelites. The young David, fortified by faith, accepted the challenge and killed him with a stone from a sling. The Book of Second Samuel states that it was Elhanan who killed Goliath.

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The Sword of Goliath: David in Heroic Literature
Book by Stanley Isser; Brill, 2003
Subjects: Bible--O.T--Samuel--Criticism, Interpretation, Etc, David--King Of Israel, Jews--Kings And Rulers, Kings And Rulers, Ancient
...historical context of the Bibles David and Goliath story is the postexilic hope for the return...wicked empires, so Davids stone topples Goliath.26 I conclude this survey with a recent...suggestion as to the origin of the David and Goliath duel: Graeme Aulds theory (1996) that...
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Goliath: The March of Fascism
Book by G. A. Borgese; The Viking press, 1937
Subjects: Fascism--Italy, Italy--Foreign Relations, Italy--Politics And Government--1914-
GOLIATH The March of Fascism BY G. A. BORGESE New York THE VIKING PRESS 1937
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Unmaking Goliath: Community Control in the Face of Global Capital
Book by James Defilippis; Routledge, 2004
Subjects: Collectivism--United States, Government Ownership--United States, Local Government--United States, Municipal Ownership--United States
Unmaking Goliath Community Control in the Face of Global Capital by James DeFilippis ROUTLEDGE NEW YORK AND LONDON
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Pseudo-Philo: Rewriting the Bible
Book by Frederick J. Murphy; Oxford US, 1993
Subjects: Bible--O.T--History Of Biblical Events--Historiography, Pseudo-Philo--Liber Antiquitatum Biblicarum
...rest of chapter 61 describes the interaction between David and Goliath. David delivers a speech to Goliath in 61:6 centered on worship of God and of idols. David reminds Goliath that their "mothers" which means "ancestors" here were sisters...
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Legends of the Bible
Book by Louis Ginzberg; Jewish Publication Society of America, 1956
Subjects: Legends, Jewish
Encounter with Goliath DAVID was not long permitted to enjoy...court. The aggressive manner assumed by Goliath drove him to the front. It was a curious...designated David to be the slayer of Goliath, who was allied with him by the ties...
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journal articles on: Goliath  - 534 results

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The Sword of Goliath: David in Heroic Literature
Journal article by Tawny Holm; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 125, 2005
Subjects: Books--Book reviews, The Sword of Goliath: David in Heroic Literature (Book)--Book reviews
The Sword of Goliath: David in Heroic Literature. by Tawny Holm The Sword of Goliath: David in Heroic Literature. By STANLEY ISSER. Studies in Biblical Literature, vol. 6. Atlanta: SOCIETY OF BIBLICAL LITERATURE, 2003. Pp. ix + 196...
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Goliath and the Exodus Giants: How Tall Were They?
Journal article by Clyde E. Billington; Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Vol. 50, 2007
Goliath and the Exodus Giants: How Tall Were They? by...in his article "Reconsidering the Height of Goliath" in the December 2005 issue of the Journal, argued that the giant Goliath, who was killed by David, was only 6 feet 9 inches...
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Reconsidering the Height of Goliath
Journal article by J. Daniel Hays; Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Vol. 48, 2005
Reconsidering the Height of Goliath by J. Daniel Hays I. INTRODUCTION The story of David and Goliath is one of the best-known and best-loved stories in the entire OT. Goliath is nearly ten feet tall, and yet the young David bravely fights...
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The Height of Goliath: a Response to Clyde Billington
Journal article by J. Daniel Hays; Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Vol. 50, 2007
The Height of Goliath: a Response to Clyde Billington by J...1 Sam 17:4 concerning the height of Goliath. My response is limited to six central...the Septuagint) changed the height of Goliath from six cubits and a span to four cubits...
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Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win
Journal article by Matthew Wade Markel; Parameters, Vol. 38, 2008
Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win. by Matthew Wade Markel Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win. By Jeffrey Record. Dulles...Potomac Books, 2007.192 pages. $24.95. Beating Goliath attempts to answer an interesting and important...
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Goliath Falls On-line Service Helps Little Guy
Magazine article by Carol Ukens; Drug Topics, Vol. 144, September 4, 2000
Subjects: Corporate profiles, Corporate purchasing, Goliath Falls Inc, Independent drug stores, United States, Web sites
Goliath Falls On-line Service Helps Little Guy by Carol Ukens Goliath Falls sounds like a nice small town on a placid river...buying clout of a virtual chain is the idea behind Goliath Falls, a spin-off of the advertising/promotional...
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What You Need to Beat Goliath
Magazine article by Paul Starr; The American Prospect, Vol. 11, December 20, 1999
Subjects: Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp.--Cases, Freedom of speech--Evaluation, Investigative reporting--Evaluation, Tobacco industry--Cases, Wigand, Jeffrey--Cases
What You Need to Beat Goliath. by PAUL STARR In Michael Manns gripping...the Presidents Men shows David defeating Goliath, The Insider seems to leave us with the discouraging thought that Goliath rules and David has to quit if he wants...
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David and Goliath: Sherrill, New York, and Turning Stone Casino
Magazine article by Elaine Willman; PM. Public Management, Vol. 87, August 2005
Subjects: Native North Americans, Oneida Indian Nation, Property taxes, Sherrill New York, Supreme Court decisions
David and Goliath: Sherrill, New York, and Turning Stone...what is being called a David-versus-Goliath scenario, on City of Sherrill vs. Oneida...David" in this millenniums David vs. Goliath litigation. Not far from Sherrill, about...
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David and Goliath: Sherrill, New York, and Turning Stone Casino
Magazine article by Elaine Willman; Public Management, Vol. 87, August 2005
Subjects: City of Sherrill vs. Oneida Indian Nation, Nonprofit organizations--Cases, Tax law--Cases, United States. Supreme Court--Cases
David and Goliath: Sherrill, New York, and Turning Stone...what is being called a David-versus-Goliath scenario, on City of Sherrill vs. Oneida...David" in this millenniums David vs. Goliath litigation. Not far from Sherrill, about...
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Concert Features "star of Goliath"
Magazine article by Matt Horton; The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, Vol. 24, July 2005
Subjects: Concerts, Israel, Lippman, Dave, Military occupations, Musicians & conductors, Palestinians, Schrub, George, United States, Zionism
Concert Features "star of Goliath" by Matt Horton The U.S. Campaign...his new multimedia piece "Star of Goliath." The event was emceed by Campaign...Star of David has become the Star of Goliath," Lippman explained before performing...
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Goliath: The Proof; Is This Inscription Evidence That the Ultimate Giantkilling Act Really Happened?
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 12, 2005
Goliath: The Proof; Is This Inscription Evidence...inspiration from the story of David and Goliath. Now archaeologists have made a discovery...inscription remarkably similar to the name Goliath. The 21/2 long piece of pottery - thought...
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Finally, It's Time to Hail Baseball's New Goliath
Newspaper article; The Washington Times, October 29, 2007
Subjects: Baseball (Professional), Professional baseball
...Finally, Its Time to Hail Baseballs New Goliath. Byline: Thom Loverro, THE WASHINGTON...Championship Series of 2004. Then David kicked Goliath in the shins. A stolen base by Dave Roberts...championship since 1918. This time, they were Goliath, sweeping the David-like Colorado Rockies...
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Goliath Beaten Again; ANSWERS TO CORESSPONDENTS
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 22, 2010
Goliath Beaten Again; ANSWERS TO CORESSPONDENTS. Byline: Compiled by Charles Legge QUESTION What is the story of the German Armys mini Goliath tank? The Goliath wasnt actually a tank in the classic sense; a tracked selfpropelled...
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Goliath Beaten Again; ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 22, 2010
Goliath Beaten Again; ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Byline: Compiled by Charles Legge QUESTION What is the story of the German Armys mini Goliath tank? THE Goliath wasnt actually a tank in the classic sense; a tracked selfpropelled...
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Goliath Was a Flop; ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), November 22, 2010
Goliath Was a Flop; ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Byline: Compiled by Charles Legge QUESTION What is the story of the German Armys mini Goliath tank? THE Goliath wasnt actually a tank in the classic sense; a tracked selfpropelled...
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encyclopedia articles on: Goliath  - 10 results

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Goliath
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
GOLIATH goli th, in the Bible, a giant of Gath , a Philistine...a sling. In 2 Samuel it says that Elhanan killed Goliath, though 1 Chronicles says Elhanan killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath. The Authorized Version edits 2 Samuel to agree...
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Volterra, Daniele Da
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...1545; Trinita dei Monti, Rome). Other paintings include Massacre of the Innocents (1557; Uffizi) and David Killing Goliath (c.1555; Louvre). He was nicknamed Il Braghettone breeches maker because of his commission to paint clothes over the...
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Lahmi
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
LAHMI la mi, in the Bible, giant brother of Goliath killed by Elhanan. ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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Elah
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...king of Israel. 3 Duke of Edom. 4 Father of one of Solomons stewards. 5 Son of Caleb the spy. 6 Valley in which David slew Goliath. ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia University Press. Used with the permission of Columbia University...
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Gath
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
GATH gath, unidentified royal city of the Philistines, on the borders of Judah. In the Bible, it was the birthplace of Goliath, and it was a place of refuge for David in the outlaw years. Later he had a loyal bodyguard of Gittites, i.e., inhabitants...
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