NICOT: Book of Judges

Eminently readable, exegetically thorough, and written in an emotionally warm
style that flows from his keen sensitivity to the text, Barry Webb's commentary
on Judges is just what is needed to properly engage a dynamic, narrative work
like the book of Judges. It discusses not only unique features of the stories
themselves but also such issues as the violent nature of Judges, how women are
portrayed in it, and how it relates to the Christian gospel of the New
Testament.
Webb concentrates throughout on what the biblical text itself throws into
prominence, giving space to background issues only when they cast significant
light on the foreground. For those who want more, the footnotes and
bibliography provide helpful guidance. The end result is a welcome resource for
interpreting one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament.
We have been waiting for Barry Webb's commentary a long time. It's here! " This volume is the mature fruit of three decades of study and reflection on the
book of Judges. Webb combines the best of thorough scholarship with an
evangelical passion for readers to grasp the rhetorical agenda and message of
the book. Scholars, teachers, and pastors will find this volume to be a worthy
addition to the already excellent NICOT series. - Daniel I. Block"
Series: New International Commentary on the Old Testament.
Recommended € 49,90