The Book of Judges forms part of that section of the Old Testament
known as the 'Historical Books'. These books are theological
interpretations of history, the word of God revealed in the events
of Israel's past. The Book of Judges describes the continuing
attempts of the Israelites to settle in central Palestine in the
period between 1250 and 1000 BC and consists of a series of stories
about individual judges who, in the earlier period of settlement,
as military leaders, saved the people in attacks by hostile
neighbours and in the later period of settlement became judicial
figures of considerable importance. In his introductory section Dr
Martin tries to discern the objective truths behind the theological
interpretations of historical events; he also discusses the
original form of the book, its chronology, multiple authorship,
sources, and the nature and role of the judges. In the established
style of the series the N.E.B. translation of the text then
follows, divided into brief sections and alternating with passages
of commentary. The results of recent Old Testament scholarship and
modern theological thought are conveyed in simple language to the
student and layman.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Bible Commentaries: Old Testament 32 Volume Set |
Release date: |
October 1975 |
First published: |
1975 |
Authors: |
James D. Martin
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
248 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-09768-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-521-09768-1 |
Barcode: |
9780521097680 |
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