Judges 1-12 : a new translation with introduction and commentary / Jack M. Sasson. [print]

Contributor(s):

Sasson, Jack M []

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0300190336
9780300190335

Uniform titles:

Bible. Judges, I-XII. English. Sasson. 2014.

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LOC classification:

BS1303.B582.J834 2014
BS1305.A534

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Contents:

The rest in a commentary ; The book Judges ; The label Judges ; The texts of Judges ; The assessment of Judges ; The book of Judges in contemporary liturgy ; The study of Judges in the modern era.

Summary: "Informed by the cultures of the ancient world, this fresh translation and insightful commentary to chapters 1 to 12 of the biblical book of Judges provide a multilayered analysis of some of Scripture's most stirring narratives and verses. It expands understanding of the Hebrew text by explaining its meaning, exploring its contexts, and charting its effect over time. A comprehensive Introduction surveys issues and approaches in the study of Judges. Introductory Remarks identify issues of religious, social, cultural, or historical significance for most segments. These provide a background to the Notes and frame for the exposition in the concluding Comments"--

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Vol info	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Reference (Library Use ONLY)	G. Allen Fleece Library COMMENTARY (COM) - First Floor by the IT help desk office	RES	BS1305.A534.S277 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	JUDG 1-12	Available	ANCHOR BIBLE		31923001901483

The rest in a commentary ; The book Judges ; The label Judges ; The texts of Judges ; The assessment of Judges ; The book of Judges in contemporary liturgy ; The study of Judges in the modern era.

"Informed by the cultures of the ancient world, this fresh translation and insightful commentary to chapters 1 to 12 of the biblical book of Judges provide a multilayered analysis of some of Scripture's most stirring narratives and verses. It expands understanding of the Hebrew text by explaining its meaning, exploring its contexts, and charting its effect over time. A comprehensive Introduction surveys issues and approaches in the study of Judges. Introductory Remarks identify issues of religious, social, cultural, or historical significance for most segments. These provide a background to the Notes and frame for the exposition in the concluding Comments"-- Link to source of summary

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