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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sasson, Jack M.

Series:

Bible. English. Anchor Yale Bible. 2008 ; v. 6D.

The Anchor Yale Bible ; volume 6D

Standardized Title:

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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Judges--Commentaries.

Bible.

Bible. Judges.

Genre:

Commentaries.

Physical Description:

xx, 593 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New Haven [Connecticut] : Yale University Press, [2014]

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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction. The rest in a commentary ; The book Judges ; The label of Judges ; The texts of Judges ; The assessment of Judges ; The book of Judges in contemporary liturgy ; The study of Judges in the modern era ; This Anchor Yale Bible Judges

Bibliography

Translation

Notes and comments : prelude. The southern tribes ; The northern tribes

Notes and comments : arguments. What went wrong

Notes and comments : the judges. Othniel (Jugd 3:7-11) ; Ehud (Judg 3:12-31) ; Deborah ; Gideon ; Abimelech ; "Minor" judges, major rift (Judg 10:17-11:28) ; Jephthah .

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780300190335

0300190336

OCLC:

841515983