Judges and Ruth

Hardback

Main Details

Title Judges and Ruth
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Victor H. Matthews
SeriesNew Cambridge Bible Commentary
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:292
Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 158
Category/GenreReligion - general
Christian theology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521806060
ClassificationsDewey:222.3077
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 2 Maps; 25 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 12 January 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This commentary brings to life the world portrayed in the stories in Judges and Ruth. The intention is to prepare the reader to understand social norms and customs, such as hospitality codes, marriage customs, inheritance laws, or agricultural practices when they appear in the stories. Having established a cultural and literary context for Judges and Ruth, the commentary then treats each episode separately and as a whole. It is written to be accessible for a wide audience - including clergy, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested lay people. A Suggested Reading List - a feature of all volumes in the New Cambridge Bible Commentary - serves as a point of entry for the new serious students of Judges and Ruth, and the entire NRSV translation is provided throughout the text as a convenience to the reader.

Reviews

'This reader-friendly commentary would be of interest to Bible study groups, ministers, and first year undergraduate students who are new to biblical studies.' Reviews in Religion and Theology