Judges /
Gunn, D. M.
Judges / [print] David M. Gunn. - Malden, Massachusetts : Blackwell Pub., (c)2005. - xiii, 329 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Blackwell Bible commentaries . - Blackwell Bible commentaries. .
Judges 1-3 : beginnings -- Judges 3 : Ehud -- Judges 4-5 : Deborah -- Judges 6-8 : Gideon -- Judges 9 : Abimelech -- Judges 10-12 : Jephthah -- Judges 13-16 : Samson -- Judges 17-18 : Micah and the Danites -- Judges 19-21 : The Levite and the Benjamites.
"This commentary focuses on the Book of Judges, a fascinating biblical text; full of rich and colourful stories of which the best known is Samson and Delilah. It treats the text story by story, making it accessible to nonspecialists. Predominant are women's stories, which have both offended and inspired readers for centuries, including the stories of Deborah; Jael, who slew Sisera; and Jephthah's daughter, sacrificed by her father." "The 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. It shows how ideology and the social location of readers have shaped the way the book has been read, disclosing a long history of debate over the roles of women and the use of force, as well as Christian prejudice against Jews and "Orientals." In this way, it offers a window onto the wider use of the Bible in the Western world."--Jacket.
9780631222514 9780631222521
2004018332
GBA3U2785 bnb
012270491 Uk
Bible.--Judges--Commentaries.
Geschichte.
BS1305.G976.J834 2005 BS1305
Judges / [print] David M. Gunn. - Malden, Massachusetts : Blackwell Pub., (c)2005. - xiii, 329 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Blackwell Bible commentaries . - Blackwell Bible commentaries. .
Judges 1-3 : beginnings -- Judges 3 : Ehud -- Judges 4-5 : Deborah -- Judges 6-8 : Gideon -- Judges 9 : Abimelech -- Judges 10-12 : Jephthah -- Judges 13-16 : Samson -- Judges 17-18 : Micah and the Danites -- Judges 19-21 : The Levite and the Benjamites.
"This commentary focuses on the Book of Judges, a fascinating biblical text; full of rich and colourful stories of which the best known is Samson and Delilah. It treats the text story by story, making it accessible to nonspecialists. Predominant are women's stories, which have both offended and inspired readers for centuries, including the stories of Deborah; Jael, who slew Sisera; and Jephthah's daughter, sacrificed by her father." "The 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. It shows how ideology and the social location of readers have shaped the way the book has been read, disclosing a long history of debate over the roles of women and the use of force, as well as Christian prejudice against Jews and "Orientals." In this way, it offers a window onto the wider use of the Bible in the Western world."--Jacket.
9780631222514 9780631222521
2004018332
GBA3U2785 bnb
012270491 Uk
Bible.--Judges--Commentaries.
Geschichte.
BS1305.G976.J834 2005 BS1305