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The Book of Judges [electronic resource] / Barry G. Webb.

By: Series: New international commentary on the Old TestamentPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, [2012]Description: 1 online resource (xx, 555 p.)ISBN:
  • 9781467436403 (electronic bk.)
  • 1467436402 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Book of Judges.DDC classification:
  • 222/.3207 23
LOC classification:
  • BS1305.53 .W43 2012eb
Online resources:
Contents:
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).
Summary: 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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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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