The Book of Judges
Subtitle: New International Commentary on the Old Testament
By: Barry G. Webb
Series: The New international commentary on the Old Testament
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 576
ISBN-13: 9780802826282
Subjects: Commentaries; Bible
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.