The Book of Judges (NICOT)

Webb, Barry G.

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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.

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  • Cover Type
    Hardcover
  • ISBN
    9780802826282
  • Page Count
    480
  • Publisher
    Eerdmans Publishing Company
  • Publication Date
    October 2012
  • Books of the Bible
    Judges

Endorsements (9)

“The commentary contributes valuable insights especially into the structure of Judges. Alongside an extensive introduction, Webb provides his readers with an English translation of the Hebrew text and a commentary.”

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Journal of Ancient Judaism

“A strong, conservative theological reading of the complex book of Judges. . . . College and seminary courses will welcome this approach to Judges.”

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Review of Biblical Literature

“One need only say that this commentary is everything that would be expected of a new addition to the NICOT commentary series: readable, well-researched and reliable.”

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Reformed Theological Review

“It will have an important place in college and seminary classrooms and in the libraries of ministers.”

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Review & Expositor

“This commentary deserves the attention of all who are interested in the study of the Book of Judges.”

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Bulletin for Biblical Research

“The NICOT is one of the best evangelical commentary series on the Old Testament. The reputation of the series will only be enhanced with this superb work on Judges. . . . Highly recommended.”

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Master's Seminary Journal

“The first-rate NICOT series has been enhanced by the inclusion of Barry Webb's commentary on the Book of Judges. . . . Heartily recommended.”

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Vox Reformata

“Webb combines solid exegetical insights with literary sensitivity. . . . Pastors will find Webb's verse-by-verse commentary helpful. . . . Webb respects the text as it is and uses sound literary and rhetorical methods to discover its message.”

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Bibliotheca Sacra

“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.”

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Daniel I. Block

About the Author

Barry G. Webb is senior research fellow emeritus in Old Testament at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia, where he taught for thirty-three years. Among his other published works are The Book of the Judges: An Integrated Reading and Five Festal Garments: Christian Reflections on the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther.

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The Book of Judges (NICOT)

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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.

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