Judges and Ruth (Teach the Text Commentary Series)

Title

Judges and Ruth (Teach the Text Commentary Series)

Files

School/Department

Talbot School of Theology

Description

Judges covers a dark time in Israel's history, and the narrative often leaves the reader shocked at the actions of God's people. In spite of Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. He, not the leaders he raises up, is the hero of the story. Way helps the reader understand this perplexing text, using two interpretive questions: What is wrong with this picture? Where is God in this story? Concurrent with the time of the judges, Ruth provides a counterbalance to the darkness of Judges, showing there were still people who kept the covenant. But it too is a story about God--his love, loyalty, and compassion--and of how he paved the way for King David and, ultimately, Jesus.

Keywords

Judges, Ruth, Commentaries

ISBN

978-0801092152

Publication Date

9-20-2016

Document Type

Book

Publisher

Baker Books

City

Grand Rapids

Disciplines

Biblical Studies

Judges and Ruth (Teach the Text Commentary Series)


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