The Book of Judges
Introduction. Judges as an Israelite classic -- The period of the Judges in Israel's history -- The history of the book's formation -- It's shape and content -- Recent scholarly study of Judges -- Its contribution to Old Testament theology -- Judges as Christian scripture -- The text...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
[2012]
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| In: | Year: 2012 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Webb, Barry G., 1945-, The Book of Judges] (2015) (Matthews, Victor H., 1950 -)
The Book of Judges. By Barry G. Webb (2014) (Frolov, Serge) [Rezension von: Seow, C. L., 1952-, Job 1-21 : interpretation and commentary] (2014) (Witte, Markus, 1964 -) |
| Series/Journal: | The New international commentary on the Old Testament
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| Further subjects: | B
Commentaries
B Bible. Judges Commentaries B Bible B RELIGION ; Biblical Studies ; Old Testament |
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| Summary: | Introduction. Judges as an Israelite classic -- The period of the Judges in Israel's history -- The history of the book's formation -- It's shape and content -- Recent scholarly study of Judges -- Its contribution to Old Testament theology -- Judges as Christian scripture -- The text -- The translation -- Select bibliography -- Text and Commentary. Introduction (1:1-3:6) -- Careers of the judges (3:7-16:31) -- Epilogue (17:1-21:25) The book discusses not only unique features of the stories themselves but also such issues as the violent nature of Judges, how women are portrayed in it, and how it relates to the Christian gospel of the New Testament. --from publisher description |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1467436402 |