Excerpt from The Book of Judges: With Map, Notes and Introduction
I. Sfmz's. The book of Judges consists of three parts. The first part (ch. I. 1, iii. 7) forms an Introduction, obviously designed to connect the book with the previous narrative in Joshual. \ve have first a description of the condition of the Israelites immediately after Joshua's death, and their relations with the Phoenician peoples whom Joshua had left only half subdued (ch. I. I - ii. Then (ch. Ii. II - iii. 7) the writer proceeds to give a brief summary of his history chiefly from a moral and religious point of view, pointing out the cause of nwes, namely the disobedience of the people_t_o_ The second part (ch. Iii. 8 - xvi. 31) contains the history Of the Judges. In the t/zz'm' part (ch. Xvii. To end) the historian adds two episodes of a more private and personal character, obviously intended to illustrate the disordered Condition of the morals of the people, and to point to the value in the author's mind of the more regular system of government under which he lived. These episodes2 belong to a period of the history almost im mediately subsequent to the death Of Joshua, and are quite sufficient to account for the after history of the people.
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Excerpt from The Book of Judges: With Map, Notes and Introduction
I. Sfmz's. The book of Judges consists of three parts. The first part (ch. I. 1, iii. 7) forms an Introduction, obviously designed to connect the book with the previous narrative in Joshual. \ve have first a description of the condition of the Israelites immediately after Joshua's death, and their relations with the Phoenician peoples whom Joshua had left only half subdued (ch. I. I - ii. Then (ch. Ii. II - iii. 7) the writer proceeds to give a brief summary of his history chiefly from a moral and religious point of view, pointing out the cause of nwes, namely the disobedience of the people_t_o_ The second part (ch. Iii. 8 - xvi. 31) contains the history Of the Judges. In the t/zz'm' part (ch. Xvii. To end) the historian adds two episodes of a more private and personal character, obviously intended to illustrate the disordered Condition of the morals of the people, and to point to the value in the author's mind of the more regular system of government under which he lived. These episodes2 belong to a period of the history almost im mediately subsequent to the death Of Joshua, and are quite sufficient to account for the after history of the people.
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Excerpt from The Book of Judges: With Map, Notes and Introduction
3. The genuineness of the book is vouched for (1) by the consideration of its style, mentioned above (p. (2) by the general life-like freshness of the narrative, to which even so unprejudiced a critic as Ewald frequently testifies, (3) by the minute accuracy of its local and other details, which are.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the turbulent epoch of Judges in ancient Israel, a time of conflict and religious strife following the death of charismatic leader Joshua. The author, an expert in biblical studies, provides detailed historical and religious analysis of the period, drawing upon the Book of Judges, one of the Old Testament's most significant texts. Using contemporary scholarship, the author explores the challenges faced by the Israelites as their nation formed, including foreign oppression, religious apostasy, and political disorganization. The book offers insights into Israel's struggle for nationhood, the importance of adhering to their covenant with God, and the rise of influential figures like Deborah and Gideon. By examining the Book of Judges, this book sheds light on the broader themes of the Old Testament, such as God's providential care and the consequences of disobedience, making it an invaluable resource for religious studies, history, and anyone interested in the origins of Western civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333440978_0
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