Judges 1-12 : a new translation with introduction and commentary /
Sasson, Jack M.
" Informed by the cultures of the ancient world, this fresh translation and insightful commentary to chapters 1 to 12 of the biblical book of Judges provide a multilayered analysis of some of Scripture's most stirring narratives and verses. It expands understanding of the Hebrew text by explaining its meaning, exploring its contexts, and charting its effect over time. A comprehensive Introduction surveys issues and approaches in the study of Judges. Introductory Remarks identify issues of religious, social, cultural, or historical significance for most segments. These provide a background to the Notes and frame for the exposition in the concluding Comments"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction. The rest in a commentary ; The book Judges ; The label of Judges ; The texts of Judges ; The assessment of Judges ; The book of Judges in contemporary liturgy ; The study of Judges in the modern era ; This Anchor Yale Bible Judges -- Bibliography -- Translation -- Notes and comments : prelude. The southern tribes ; The northern tribes -- Notes and comments : arguments. What went wrong -- Notes and comments : the judges. Othniel (Jugd 3:7-11) ; Ehud (Judg 3:12-31) ; Deborah ; Gideon ; Abimelech ; "Minor" judges, major rift (Judg 10:17-11:28) ; Jephthah .
" Informed by the cultures of the ancient world, this fresh translation and insightful commentary to chapters 1 to 12 of the biblical book of Judges provide a multilayered analysis of some of Scripture's most stirring narratives and verses. It expands understanding of the Hebrew text by explaining its meaning, exploring its contexts, and charting its effect over time. A comprehensive Introduction surveys issues and approaches in the study of Judges. Introductory Remarks identify issues of religious, social, cultural, or historical significance for most segments. These provide a background to the Notes and frame for the exposition in the concluding Comments"-- Provided by publisher.
Bible.