The Message of Judges
Inter-Varsity Press (Verlag)
978-1-78974-329-6 (ISBN)
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 sin of humanity, but reveal it in the light of God's abundant grace. Behind judges of Israel like Samson, Jephthah and Barak stands a 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 clear, discerning Biblical exposition, he illuminates the meaning the book of Judges still holds for us today as the 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 The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, 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 Judges and 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.
Readable and reliable, The Message of Judges is a book for anyone looking for a commentary on Judges that make clear its meaning both in its original context and for twenty-first century readers.
Michael Wilcock was Director of Pastoral Studies at Trinity College, Bristol, and then minister of St Nicholas’ Church, Durham. As well as The Message of Judges he has written the volumes on Luke, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Psalms and Revelation in The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.
Contents
General preface ix
Author's preface xi
Chief abbreviations xii
Introduction 1
1. The Lord, the Judge (1:1 - 3:6) 7
2. Ehud: the rule of the left hand (3:7-31) 21
3. Deborah and Barak: the 'us-and-them' distinction (4:1 - 5:31) 34
4. Gideon: overwhelming odds (6:1 - 8:35) 49
5. Abimelech: something completely different (9:1 - 10:5) 66
6. Jephthah: a man of his word (10:6 - 12:15) 80
7. Samson: set apart for God (13:1 - 16:31) 96
8. The top and bottom of it (17:1 - 21:25) 115
| Erscheinungsdatum | 09.12.2021 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Bible Speaks Today Old Testament |
| Verlagsort | Nottingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Bibelausgaben / Bibelkommentare |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78974-329-X / 178974329X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78974-329-6 / 9781789743296 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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