Judges Through the Centuries

by Gunn, David M.
ISBN: 9780631222521
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Overview

This bible commentary traces the reception of Judges through the ages, not only by scholars and theologians, but also by preachers, teachers, politicians, poets, essayists and artists.
  • A bible commentary focusing on The Book of Judges, best known for the tale of Samson and Delilah, but full of many other rich and colourful stories.
  • Treats the text story by story, making it accessible to non-specialists,
  • Considers the stories of women in Judges, including Deborah, Jael, who slew Sisera, and Jephthah's daughter, sacrificed by her father.
  • Traces the reception of Judges through the ages, not only by scholars and theologians, but also by preachers, teachers, politicians, poets, essayists and artists.
  • Illustrates how ideology and the social location of readers have shaped the way the book has been read.
  • Discloses a long history of debate over the roles of women and the use of force, as well as Christian prejudice against Jews and 'Orientals'.
  • Offers a window onto the use of the Bible in the Western world.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Gunn, David M.
  • ISBN: 9780631222521
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.72
  • Number Of Pages: 344
  • Publication Year: 2005