Judges (The Anchor Bible, Vol. 6A)

Judges (The Anchor Bible, Vol. 6A)

Judges records the birth pangs of the Israelite nation. From the Conquest to the Settlement, the conflicts in this book (military, political, and religious) reveal a nascent Israel, struggling to define itself as a people.

The period of the Judges, c. 1200-1100 B.C.E., was fraught with intertribal struggles, skirmishes and pitched battles with neighboring peoples, and the constant threat of assimilation. The Israelites repeatedly turned away from their God: ignored his commandments, worshipped other gods, and continually sinned. Yahweh raised up judges to lead the people back to covenant faithfulness. In their several roles as priest, prophet, and military chief of staff, these judges heeded God's call and led the people. In the Book of Judges, we get rare glimpses into the exceptional qualities and human frailties of these leaders. The approachable stories, the humor, and even the criticism of the children of Israel and the judges surprisingly illuminate a people in transition.

Boling's in-depth introduction and commentary explain the historical background, the sociocultural and religious milieu, and the literary complexities of the book. His fresh translation draws the modern reader into the dynamic stories while conveying the nuance of the Hebrew text.

Robert G. Boling is Professor of Old Testament at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.
Country USA
Brand Doubleday
Manufacturer Doubleday & Co.
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 65-00662
ReleaseDate 1974-12-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385010290

Country	USA
Brand	Doubleday
Manufacturer	Doubleday & Co.
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	65-00662
ReleaseDate	1974-12-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780385010290

Judges (The Anchor Bible, Vol. 6A)

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