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Jude- Everyman's Bible Commentary: Acts of the Apostates (Everyman's Bible Commentaries)
by S Maxwell CoderRich in content and replete with warnings concerning the last days, this epistle of only twenty-five verses has often been neglected by students of God's Word. Jude: The Acts of the Apostes is a scholarly, practical exposition of this short but important New Testament book.The early development of a logical structural outline brings out Jude's inherent organization and progression of thought. Frequent reference is made to other outstanding commentaries, and difficult passages are clearly discussed. Jude: The Acts of the Apostates is a versatile commentary worthy of study by either the well-trained pastor or the inquiring layman.
Jude- Everyman's Bible Commentary: Acts of the Apostates (Everyman's Bible Commentaries)
by S Maxwell CoderRich in content and replete with warnings concerning the last days, this epistle of only twenty-five verses has often been neglected by students of God's Word. Jude: The Acts of the Apostes is a scholarly, practical exposition of this short but important New Testament book.The early development of a logical structural outline brings out Jude's inherent organization and progression of thought. Frequent reference is made to other outstanding commentaries, and difficult passages are clearly discussed. Jude: The Acts of the Apostates is a versatile commentary worthy of study by either the well-trained pastor or the inquiring layman.
Jude-2 Peter, Volume 50 (Word Biblical Commentary #50)
by Ralph P. Martin David Allen Hubbard Glenn W. Barker John D. Watts Dr Richard BauckhamThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. <P><P> Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology.Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. <P>Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation.Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here.Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research.Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues.General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Judeans and Jews
by Daniel R. SchwartzIn writing in English about the classical era, is it more appropriate to refer to "Jews" or to "Judeans"? What difference does it make? Today, many scholars consider "Judeans" the more authentic term, and "Jews" and "Judaism" merely anachronisms.In Judeans and Jews, Daniel R. Schwartz argues that we need both terms in order to reflect the dichotomy between the tendencies of those, whether in Judea or in the Disapora, whose identity was based on the state and the land (Judeans), and those whose identity was based on a religion and culture (Jews).Presenting the Second Temple era as an age of transition between a territorial past and an exilic and religious future, Judeans and Jews not only sharpens our understanding of this important era but also sheds important light on the revolution in Jewish identity caused by the creation of the modern state of Israel.
Judentum für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Gerhard LangerFasziniert auch Sie die Welt des Judentums? Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen einen Einblick in das Selbstverständnis des jüdischen Volks, seine Religion und Lebenspraxis sowie die jüdische Mystik, die Kabbala. Gerhard Langer führt Sie durch drei Jahrtausende spannender Geschichte und klammert dabei auch Verfolgung und Antisemitismus nicht aus. Er erklärt Ihnen die Gebräuche und Feste, die Symbole, Riten und Gebote und deren Bedeutung. Erfahren Sie, warum das Lernen für Juden so wichtig ist, warum der Staat Israel eine besondere Bedeutung hat und lernen Sie den typisch jüdischen Humor kennen!
Judentum in Bewegung: Die Entstehung gleichgeschlechtlicher Elternschaft in Israel
by Sibylle LustenbergerIn Israel, wo das orthodoxe Rabbinat historisch sanktionierten Einfluss auf die rechtlichen Definitionen von Ehe und Elternschaft hat, wirft gleichgeschlechtliche Elternschaft elementare Fragen auf, wie zum Beispiel, was Zugehörigkeit zum nationalen Kollektiv schafft, wer die Autorität hat, die Normen der Reproduktion zu definieren, und wo das orthodoxe Judentum beginnt und endet. Judentum in Bewegung behandelt diese Fragen aus einer transgenerationalen Perspektive, die darauf achtet, wie religiös informierte Regeln, Normen und Praktiken der Weitergabe von materiellem Besitz, Namen und gesellschaftlicher Zugehörigkeit angewendet und verändert werden. Lustenberger präsentiert eine detaillierte ethnographische Beschreibung des dynamischen Zusammenspiels zwischen Verwandtschaft, Religion und Staat und hinterfragt damit die allgemein verbreitete Annahme, dass gleichgeschlechtliche Elternschaft in einer radikal säkularen Sphäre existiert, die im krassen Gegensatz zum orthodoxen Judentumsteht. Sie nimmt gleichgeschlechtliche Elternschaft als Prisma, durch die sich die Gesellschaft als Ganzes widerspiegelt, um zu untersuchen wie sich gesellschaftliche Strukturen verändern und welche Flexibilität und Spielraum organisierte Religionen dabei aufweisen.
Judeo-Arabic Literature in Tunisia, 1850-1950
by Tsivia Tobi Yosef TobiAs a result of the introduction of the printing press in the mid-nineteenth century and the proximity of European culture, language, and literature after the French occupation in 1881, Judeo-Arabic literature flourished in Tunisia until the middle of the twentieth century. As the most spoken language in the country, vernacular Judeo-Arabic allowed ideas from the Jewish Enlightenment in Europe (the Haskalah) to spread widely and also offered legitimacy to the surrounding Arab culture. In this volume, authors Yosef and Tsivia Tobi present works of Judeo-Arabic Tunisian literature that have been previously unstudied and unavailable in translation. In nine chapters, the authors present a number of works that were both originals and translations, divided by genre. Beginning each with a brief introduction to the material, they present translations of piyyutim (liturgical poems), malzumat (satirical ballads), qinot (laments), ghnayat (songs), essays on ideology and propaganda, drama and the theater, hikayat and deeds of righteous men (fiction), and Daniel Hagège's Circulation of Tunisian Judeo-Arabic Books, an important early critical work. A comprehensive introduction details the flowering of Judeo-Arabic literature in North Africa and appendixes of Judeo-Arabic journals, other periodicals, and books complete this volume. Ultimately, the authors reveal the effect of Judeo-Arabic literature on the spiritual formation of not only the literate male population of Tunisian Jews, who spent a good part of their time at the synagogue, but also on women, the lower and middle classes, and conservatives who leaned toward modernization. Originally published in Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic Literature in Tunisia, 1850-1950 will be welcomed by English-speaking scholars interested in the literature and culture of this period.
Judeo-Spanish Ballads from New York: Collected by Mair Jose Bernardete
by Joseph H. Silverman Maír José Benardete Samuel G. ArmisteadIn New York City during the winter of 1922 and the spring of 1923, Mair Jose Benardete recorded the texts of the thirty-nine traditional ballads published in this volume. His collection, the beginning of Judeo-Spanish ballad research in America, was assembled when the oral tradition was still rich and vigorous among immigrants to New York from the Sephardic settlements of the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. Among the ballads are a number of rare text types, some never again recorded in the Sephardic communities of the United States, In addition, many of the texts provide new insights into the origins of the thematic traditions they represent. Samuel G. Armistead and Joseph H. Silverman have edited the ballads collected by Benardete, offering an English abstract and exhaustive bibliography for each ballad. In addition to placing each ballad within the context of its Sephardic variants, the bibliographies refer to the most important collections in the modern Castilian, Portuguese, Catalan, and Hispano-American traditions, to earlier (fifteenth- to seventeenth-century) evidence, and to any known analogs in other European traditions. The volume also includes a general bibliography, a thematic classification of the ballads, several indexes, and a glossary of exotic lexical elements. In an introduction, professors Armistead and Silverman present a documented survey of Judeo-Spanish ballad scholarship with particular attention to fieldwork in teh United States and elsewhere. Benardete himself attributed the decline of ballad singing among the Sephardim to a growing preference for phonographic recordings over traditional family singers. The need for further field-work increases as "Sephardic folkspeech and folklore retreat before the irresistible onslaught of the English language and modern American mass-media culture" (from the Introduction). This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.
Judeochristianity: The Meaning and Discovery of Faith
by Parson'S Porch BooksFaith is the greatest resource one can have when facing adversity. Unfortunately, faith is often confused with belief in specific doctrines whose effect is to separate people. Parson's Porch Books is proud to introduce Charles "Carlos" Gourgey, who has written a beautiful and timely book that asks the questions, "What is faith?" and "How do we find it?" and in Judeochristianity he reminds us that understanding Jesus within the context of Hebrew prophecy can lead us to a more profound meaning of faith, a faith based on love rather than fear, which can become for us "a very present help in trouble." Topics include: love and awareness, the transcendence of grief, the problem of suffering, self-acceptance, and the hope of resurrection.
Judeofobia: Las causas del antisemitismo, su historia y su vigencia actual
by Gustavo Perednik¿Cuáles son los orígenes del odio antijudío? ¿Cuáles fueron sus motivaciones históricas y cuáles sus mitos fundantes? ¿Cuáles las causas de su persistencia? El odio a los judíos, la judeofobia, es uno de los más antiguos y persistentes de la historia. Desde los escritos de Alejandría y la expulsión de España hasta el cantonismo ruso y el Holocausto, es un fenómeno que ha atravesado todas las épocas y se manifiesta de formas diferentes, ora sutiles, ora brutales, todavía en nuestros días. Tanto los medios y la esfera pública como los ámbitos más privados y cotidianos son arena en la que a cada momento se despliega una miríada de prejuicios. ¿Cuáles son las peculiaridades de la judeofobia que hacen que emerja una y otra vez, incluso en los rincones menos esperados? En este libro indispensable, Gustavo Perednik responde esta y otras preguntas al tiempo que explora a fondo los orígenes, las motivaciones y los mitos fundantes de la hostilidad antijudía. Porque contra todo pronóstico optimista, nuestro siglo XXI sigue demandando una mirada alerta que oponga racionalidad reflexiva a la sinrazón demonizadora.
Judeophobia and the New Testament: Texts and Contexts
by Eric M. Vanden Eykel and Meredith J. C. WarrenAn essential resource for understanding the troubling role of the Christian scriptures in anti-Semitism This eye-opening collection of essays is essential reading for anyone concerned about the ways that Christian scripture has been used—both in the past and the present—in service of anti-Semitism. The authors seek to identify, contextualize, and problematize New Testament &“Judeophobia,&” a broad heading that encompasses anti-Semitism, supersessionism, and various discriminatory practices against Jews at different points in history. In the first half of Judeophobia and the New Testament: Texts and Contexts, readers engage with the subject matter through thematic essays. In the second half, readers engage with text-based essays that focus on individual books of the New Testament as well as relevant non-canonical literature. Throughout, the book&’s goal is to educate readers about the ways that New Testament texts have been used to engender Judeophobia from the early church to today. While the book is designed primarily as a resource for teachers and students, it also aims to help New Testament scholars account for Judeophobic interpretations, take responsibility for them, and encourage the discipline to work against its own role in rising anti-Jewish rhetoric and violence.Contributors Matthew R. Anderson Jeremiah Bailey Mary Ann Beavis Chance E. Bonar Tom de Bruin Christy Cobb Cavan Concannon David L. Eastman Scott S. Elliott Sarah Emanuel Emily Gathergood Mark Godin Jill Hicks-Keeton Meira Z. Kensky Kyu Seop Kim Brian Yong Lee Harry O. Maier Shelly Matthews James F. McGrath Hugo Méndez Mark D. Nanos Sara Parks Shaily Shashikant Patel Adele Reinhartz Michael Scott Robertson Sarah E. Rollens Justin Jeffcoat Schedtler Nathan Shedd Shayna Sheinfeld Ekaputra Tupamahu Eric Vanden Eykel Alana M. Vincent Meredith J. C. Warren Taylor M. Weaver
Judges & Ruth (The Preacher's Commentary #7)
by David JackmanGeneral editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations.The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.
Judges & Ruth- Everyman's Bible Commentary (Everyman's Bible Commentaries)
by Arthur LewisThe book of Judges presents a miniature of the human race, its ups and downs, its triumphs and its tragedies. It also presents a history of God's sovereign intervention in the affairs of men. Yet within that same enviroment of human failure and rebellion, there is the book of Ruth, a portrait of the coming Kinsman-Redeemer--showing God's message of redemption and love. This Everyman's Bible Commentary is based upon the scriptural text as found in the New American Standard Bible.
Judges & Ruth- Everyman's Bible Commentary (Everyman's Bible Commentaries)
by Arthur LewisThe book of Judges presents a miniature of the human race, its ups and downs, its triumphs and its tragedies. It also presents a history of God's sovereign intervention in the affairs of men. Yet within that same enviroment of human failure and rebellion, there is the book of Ruth, a portrait of the coming Kinsman-Redeemer--showing God's message of redemption and love. This Everyman's Bible Commentary is based upon the scriptural text as found in the New American Standard Bible.
Judges (The Forms of the Old Testament Literature)
by Serge FrolovThis commentary is the eighteenth published volume in The Forms of the Old Testament Literature (FOTL), a series that aims to present a form-critical analysis of the books and units in the Hebrew Bible. Serge Frolov's valuable study of Judges, addressing both synchronic and diachronic perspectives, offers the first full-scale form-critical treatment of Judges since 1922 and represents an important application of form criticism as practiced today.Fundamentally exegetical, Frolov's work examines the structure, genre, setting, and intention of Judges. Focusing on the canonical Hebrew text, Frolov argues that what we know as the book of Judges is not a literary unit but rather a series of interconnected units that are for the most part closely linked to adjoining books. In particular, he shows how the sequence "apostasy-oppression-repentance-deliverance" traverses the boundary between Judges and Samuel. Frolov also analyzes the history behind the form-critical discussion of this book and exposes the exegetical process so as to enable students and pastors to engage in their own analysis and interpretation of Judges.
Judges and Ruth
by Victor H. MatthewsThis commentary brings to life the world portrayed in the stories in Judges and Ruth. The intention is to prepare the reader to understand social norms and customs, such as hospitality codes, marriage customs, inheritance laws, or agricultural practices when they appear in the stories. Having established a cultural and literary context for Judges and Ruth, the commentary then treats each episode separately and as a whole. It is written to be accessible for a wide audience - including clergy, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested lay people. A Suggested Reading List - a feature of all volumes in the New Cambridge Bible Commentary - serves as a point of entry for the new serious students of Judges and Ruth, and the entire NRSV translation is provided throughout the text as a convenience to the reader.
Judges and Ruth (Preacher's Commentary, Volume #7)
by David JackmanGeneral editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.
Judges and Ruth (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries #Volume 7)
by Leon L. Morris Arthur E. CundallThe book of Judges presents Israel's human frailty, the nation's need for both spiritual and political deliverance, and God's use of flawed human leaders to guide and preserve his chosen people through a dark period of their history. The book of Ruth tells a smaller story within this larger narrative, showing God quietly at work in the lives of a few pious individuals, remaining true to his covenant and his people. Arthur Cundall and Leon Morris join forces in this introduction and commentary to the books of Judges and Ruth. Cundall expounds and comments on Judges in a clear, straightforward style, giving a good overall perspective to the book's varied contents. In the introduction he discusses the place of the book in the canon, its composition structure and date, taking into account pertinent archaeological evidence. He also discusses briefly the political, religious and moral questions raised by the book. Morris follows the same pattern for Ruth. His introduction and commentary will appeal to both specialist and general reader as he discusses the problems of the book, showing the light shed on it by recent archaeological research. In particular he forcibly brings out the book's present relevance. The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.
Judges and Ruth: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries #Volume 7)
by Mary J. EvansThe book of Judges presents Israel’s frailty, the nation’s need for deliverance, and God’s use of flawed leaders to guide his chosen people through a dark period of their history. The book of Ruth tells a smaller story within this narrative, showing God quietly at work in the lives of a few individuals. Mary Evans’s replacement Tyndale commentary places each book in its historical and canonical context, examines key theological themes, and addresses issues facing twenty-first-century readers. The Tyndale Commentaries are designed to help the reader of the Bible understand what the text says and what it means. The Introduction to each book gives a concise but thorough treatment of its authorship, date, original setting, and purpose. Following a structural Analysis, the Commentary takes the book section by section, drawing out its main themes, and also comments on individual verses and problems of interpretation. Additional Notes provide fuller discussion of particular difficulties. In the new Old Testament volumes, the commentary on each section of the text is structured under three headings: Context, Comment, and Meaning. The goal is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain.
Judges, Ruth
by K. Lawson YoungerThe concept of judgment is at odds with today’s culture, which considers it a sin to suggest there is such a thing as sin. Perhaps that is partly because we have seen all too clearly the fallibility of those who judge. What many of us long for is not judgment but righteousness and deliverance from oppression. That is why the books of Judges and Ruth are so relevant today: Judges, because it reveals a God who employs very human deliverers but refuses to gloss over their sins and the consequences of those sins; and Ruth, because it demonstrates the far-reaching impact of a righteous character. Exploring the links between the Bible and our own times, Dr. K. Lawson Younger Jr. shares literary perspectives on the books of Judges and Ruth that reveal ageless truths for our twenty-first-century lives. Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. They focus on the original meaning of the passage but don’t discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable--but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps bring both halves of the interpretive task together. This unique, award-winning series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into our postmodern context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it speaks powerfully today.
Judges, Ruth (The Expositor's Bible Commentary)
by Mark J. Boda George SchwabContinuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, the completely revised Expositor's Bible Commentary puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands.A staple for students, teachers, and pastors worldwide, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (EBC) offers comprehensive yet succinct commentary from scholars committed to the authority of the Holy Scriptures. The EBC uses the New International Version of the Bible, but the contributors work from the original Hebrew and Greek languages and refer to other translations when useful.Each section of the commentary includes:An introduction: background information, a short bibliography, and an outlineAn overview of Scripture to illuminate the big pictureThe complete NIV textExtensive commentaryNotes on textual questions, key words, and conceptsReflections to give expanded thoughts on important issuesThe series features 56 contributors, who:Believe in the divine inspiration, complete trustworthiness, and full authority of the BibleHave demonstrated proficiency in the biblical book that is their specialtyAre committed to the church and the pastoral dimension of biblical interpretationRepresent geographical and denominational diversityUse a balanced and respectful approach toward marked differences of opinionWrite from an evangelical viewpointFor insightful exposition, thoughtful discussion, and ease of use—look no further than The Expositor's Bible Commentary.
Judges, Ruth (The People's Bible)
by John C LawrenzWhat is the book of Judges about? What is the book of Ruth about?The book of Judges in the Bible records the stories of the leaders God sent to rescue his people from their oppressors before Israel had kings. Each account reveals how frequently God’s people turned away from him, and yet how faithful God was in sending them deliverance.The book of Ruth in the Bible is the beautiful story of a Moabite woman who became an ancestor to King David and Jesus, the Savior of the world.Want to learn more? If you’re wondering what the books of Judges and Ruth are about, this book is for you!Judges, Ruth is a reliable Bible commentary. It’s down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture.It also includes the complete text of the books of Judges and Ruth from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. Judges, Ruth is a great resource for personal or group study!This book is a part of The People’s Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.
Judges, Ruth: Revised Edition (The NIV Application Commentary)
by K. Lawson YoungerThe NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's contextThe books of Judges and Ruth have relevance for our lives today. Judges, because it reveals a God who employs very human deliverers but refuses to gloss over their sins and their consequences. And Ruth, because it demonstrates the far-reaching impact of a righteous character. K. Lawson Younger Jr. shares literary perspectives on the books of Judges and Ruth that reveal ageless truths for our contemporary lives.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights, they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Judges, Volume 8 (Word Biblical Commentary)
by Bruce M. Metzger Ralph P. Martin Trent C. Butler Lynn Allan Losie David Allen Hubbard Glenn W. Barker John D. Watts James W. WattsThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary OrganizationIntroduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. <P><P>Each section of the commentary includes:Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope.Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English.Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation.Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. <P>Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here.Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research.Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues.General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Judges: At Risk in the Promised Land (International Theological Commentary (ITC))
by E. John HamlinThis theological treatment of the Book of Judges is fresh, original, imaginative, scholarly, and relevant. In his commentary E. John Hamlin pays careful attention to the structure and meaning of the text of Judges, and he elucidates the "risk" that Israel faced in the Promised Land — the risk of living among the "Canaanites," of adopting their ungodly practices and their way of organizing society (the way of death). Hamlin's characterizations of the various liberator judges are particularly thought-provoking. Each chapter concludes with "Perspectives" on the text — reflections on the ancient context of the Judges accounts, insights from the Asian cultures among which Hamlin has lived and worked, and applications to modern situations.