Block, Daniel I.
Judges-Ruth: 6 (New American Commentary)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805401066
- author:
- Block, Daniel I.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Broadman & Holman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 761
- Genre:
- Religion - Commentaries / Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The books of Judges and Ruth present two contrasting pictures of the Israelite people at the end of the second millennium B.C. The book of Judges highlights God's mercy in rescuing his people from their own faithlessness, while also emphasizing the importance of living out that grace in daily life. In contrast, the book of Ruth showcases the transformative power of God's Spirit in ordinary people, demonstrating that His work is accomplished through the humble and faithful rather than powerful leaders. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder that God's kingdom is built on His Spirit, not human might. Through these two books, readers are encouraged to rejoice in the hesed (grace, mercy, kindness, love, faithfulness) they experience from God and to embody that same hesed in their relationships with others.
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