Ryan, Roger
Judges
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906055240
- author:
- Ryan, Roger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sheffield Phoenix Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 236
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Book of Judges presents a dark story-world in which its characters take heroic risks as they resolve conflicts by violent means. Each judge is portrayed as a champion of oppressed Israelites, who overcome great odds to achieve independence. From Ehud's daring assassination of an enemy king with a homemade dagger, to Jael's courageous use of a hammer and tent peg to slay her foe, the stories of the judges are jubilantly told and invite readers to appreciate their bravery. The Readings series offers a fresh perspective on this often-maligned book. Roger Ryan challenges the prevailing view that the judges are flawed characters who contribute to Israel's moral decline. Instead, he presents a positive portrait of each judge, highlighting their heroic actions and the risks they took to secure freedom for their people. This commentary is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the Book of Judges, one that will encourage readers to re-evaluate their understanding of this often-overlooked book of the Bible.
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