The Book Of The Judges

Author : Marc Zvi Brettler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134717040

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The Book of Judges by Marc Zvi Brettler Pdf

The Book of Judges has typically been treated either as a historical account of the conquest of Israel and the rise of the monarch, or as an ancient Israelite work of literary fiction. In this new approach, Brettler contends that Judges is essentially a political tract, which argues for the legitimacy of Davidic kingship. He skilfully and accessibly shows the tension between the stories in their original forms, and how they were altered and reused to create a book with a very different meaning. Important reading for all those studying this part of the Bible.

Author : Amit
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004497986

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The Book of Judges: The Art of Editing by Amit Pdf

Using a combination of literary theory and the tools of biblical criticism, this original and thought-provoking study investigates the book of Judges as an example of the art of editing in the Hebrew Bible. Judges is shown to have been composed in its parts, and as a whole, according to particular integrative principles. The study not only sheds new light on the redaction of Judges, but opens a new window on biblical historiography as a whole. Responding to calls in the scholarly literature for its translation from Hebrew, this publication makes Amit's fine study available to a wider audience.

Author : David Beldman
Publisher : Transformative Word
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 157799776X

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Deserting the King by David Beldman Pdf

"Reading these apparently unpromising texts with Beldman, you will be instructed and challenged. In short, this is a most worthwhile study of a valuable part of the Bible.."--Cover.

Author : Robert H. O'Connell
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004275874

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The Rhetoric of the Book of Judges by Robert H. O'Connell Pdf

This volume describes how the rhetorical devices used in Judges inspire its readers to support a divinely appointed Judahite king who endorses the deuteronomic agenda to rid the land of foreigners, to maintain inter-tribal loyalty to YHWH's cult, and to uphold social justice. Matters of rhetorical concern interpreted here include the superimposed cycle-motif and tribal-political schemata, concerns reflected in the plot-layers of each hero story, the force of narrative analogy for characterization, the strategy of entrapment which foreshadows portrayals of Saul and David in 1 Samuel, and the relation between Judges' implied situation of composition and its compiler's intention. In addition to offering new insights into the rhetorical strategy of the Judges compiler, this book illustrates a new method for understanding how plot-layered stories work.

Author : Barry G. Webb
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467436397

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The Book of Judges by Barry G. Webb Pdf

Eminently readable, exegetically thorough, and written in an emotionally warm style that flows from his keen sensitivity to the text, Barry Webb’s commentary on Judges is just what is needed to properly engage a dynamic, narrative work like the book of Judges. It 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. Webb concentrates throughout on what the biblical text itself throws into prominence, giving space to background issues only when they cast significant light on the foreground. For those who want more, the footnotes and bibliography provide helpful guidance. The end result is a welcome resource for interpreting one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament.

Author : Michael Wilcock
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514004661

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The Message of Judges by Michael Wilcock Pdf

The book of Judges contains some of the most famous of the Bible's stories, as well as some of the least known. They show us the deepest sins of humanity but reveal them in the light of God's abundant grace. Behind human leaders such as Deborah, Jephthah, and Samson stands the principal actor in this drama: God as Judge, discerning and deciding. Michael Wilcock astutely explores the message of Judges to show that God never abandons his people—then or now. In this Bible Speaks Today commentary, Wilcock illuminates the meaning that Judges still holds for us today as a story of God's grace. The Judge of all ensures that his people will never manage to destroy themselves, even though it may look as if they are on course for disaster. Part of the loved and trusted Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Judges offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how it relates to contemporary life. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for anyone studying or preaching Scripture and those who want to delve deeper into the text. This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NRSV Bible text.

Author : Barry G. Webb
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433523304

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Judges and Ruth by Barry G. Webb Pdf

The Old Testament books of Judges and Ruth record some of the most powerful stories in all of Scripture. Set in a time when everyone “did what was right in his own eyes,” these books highlight God’s faithfulness in the midst of Israel's continual disobedience. Exploring the stories of figures such as Gideon, Samson, and Naomi and Ruth, this accessible commentary emphasizes the countless ways God protected and preserved his people in the Bible. Experienced preacher Barry Webb explores important connections between Judges and Ruth, pointing out God’s promises to his people and practical applications for daily life. Complete with powerful illustrations and engaging anecdotes, this commentary is a helpful resource for all who study, preach, and teach God’s Word. Part of the Preaching the Word series.

Author : Gregory Wong
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789047409410

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Compositional Strategy of the Book of Judges by Gregory Wong Pdf

This volume represents an inductive, literary/rhetorical analysis of the book of Judges in which possible rhetorical links connecting the book's three major sections are examined in detail to show that the book may have been a unified composition rather than a composite work as many assume.

Author : Kenneth C. Way
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493405350

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Judges and Ruth (Teach the Text Commentary Series) by Kenneth C. Way Pdf

Focused Biblical Scholarship to Teach the Text The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text. The newest Old Testament release in this innovative commentary series is Kenneth C. Way's treatment of Judges and Ruth.

Author : Miles V. Van Pelt
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433557323

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Judges by Miles V. Van Pelt Pdf

The book of Judges describes a time in the life of the nation of Israel between the prophetic leadership of Moses and Joshua and the establishment of the monarchy. During that time, “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6). The most shocking feature in the book of Judges, however, is not the horror of Israel’s sin, but the glory of salvation from that sin. The darkness of Israel’s sin is overcome only by the wonder of God’s salvation worked through a series of memorable judges, who ultimately point us to Jesus Christ. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.

Author : K. Lawson Younger
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310114772

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Judges, Ruth by K. Lawson Younger Pdf

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context The books of Judges and Ruth have relevance for our lives today. Judges, because it reveals a God who employs very human deliverers but refuses to gloss over their sins and their consequences. And Ruth, because it demonstrates the far-reaching impact of a righteous character. K. Lawson Younger Jr. shares literary perspectives on the books of Judges and Ruth that reveal ageless truths for our contemporary lives. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights, they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

Author : E. T. A. Davidson
Publisher : Xlibris Us
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1425700772

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Intricacy, Design, and Cunning in the Book of Judges by E. T. A. Davidson Pdf

The Book of Judges in the Old Testament is a deeply-disturbing anthology of short stories about ambushes, assassinations, murders, dismemberments, spying, deception, underdog trickiness, lawlessness, sexual behavior, gang rapes, and the need for community reform and national leadership. Actually, Judges holds an infinity of meaning and is a great puzzle that has waited for centuries to be solved. Although widely studied by scholars, Judges has never been subjected to professional literary criticism and therefore has never been fully analyzed, understood, or appreciated. Intricacy, Design, and Cunning in the Book of Judges teaches one how penetrate the secrets of this ancient work, decipher its profound messages, and appreciate it as a masterpiece of world literature. Davidson's book is the result of years of thinking and has been written in a thoughtful, easily-understood, but intelligent style that should give pleasure to any reader-layperson and biblical scholar.

Author : David J. H. Beldman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:976446968

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The Completion of Judges by David J. H. Beldman Pdf

Author : Bruno J. Clifton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3506791931

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Family and Identity in the Book of Judges by Bruno J. Clifton Pdf

Author : BRIAN. SIMMONS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0369388836

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BOOKS OF JOSHUA, JUDGES, AND RUTH by BRIAN. SIMMONS Pdf