Joshua, Judges, Ruth. New International Biblical Commentary Series

Harris, J. Gordon, Cheryl A. Brown and Michael S. Moore.

ISBN 10: 1565635906 / ISBN 13: 9781565635906

Published by Hendrickson Publishers, 2003

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2003. 2nd printing. Hardcover. Dust jacket now in clear plastic BRODART protector. 398pp. GOOD. Binding sound. Scattered markings to the Ruth portion of the book. Else appears clean.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Joshua, Judges, Ruth. New International Biblical Commentary Series
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
• Publication Date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1565635906
• ISBN 13: 9781565635906
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: GOOD
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Old Testament Commentaries

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Synopsis

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps any reader navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the easily understandable truth found in this commentary series.

From the Back Cover

Expert help for understanding the Bible

Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. Notes at the close of each chapter provide additional textual and technical comments for those who want to dig deeper. A bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes are also included. Pastors, students, and Bible teachers will find in this series a commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship.

These three books tell the history of Israel's early life in Canaan, before the monarchy. Their narratives mix exhilarating stories of God's deliverance and somber examples of the people's disobedience. They also include elements that are strange to modern readers. The commentators explore history and culture of the era to explain the difficult issues raised and relate the lessons to contemporary Christian life.

J. Gordon Harris is professor emeritus of Old Testament at North American Baptist Seminary.

Cheryl A. Brown is director of Biblical Studies and lecturer in Old Testament at the International Baptist Theological Seminary.

Michael S. Moore was assistant professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Arizona.