Judges and Ruth - (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Mary J Evans (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The book of Judges presents Israel's need for deliverance and God's use of flawed leaders to guide his chosen people through a dark period of their history.
- About the Author: Mary J. Evans is a visiting lecturer in Old Testament and former academic dean at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology, Addis Ababa, and a former lecturer at the London School of Theology.
- 288 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Commentary
- Series Name: Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
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About the Book
The book of Judges presents Israel's need for deliverance and God's use of flawed leaders to guide his chosen people through a dark period of their history. The book of Ruth tells a smaller story within this narrative, showing God quietly at work in the lives of a few individuals. This replacement Tyndale commentary places each book in its historical and canonical context, examines key theological themes, and addresses issues facing readers today.
Book Synopsis
The book of Judges presents Israel's need for deliverance and God's use of flawed leaders to guide his chosen people through a dark period of their history. The book of Ruth tells a smaller story within this narrative, showing God quietly at work in the lives of a few individuals. This replacement Tyndale commentary places each book in its historical and canonical context, examines key theological themes, and addresses issues facing readers today.
About the Author
Mary J. Evans is a visiting lecturer in Old Testament and former academic dean at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology, Addis Ababa, and a former lecturer at the London School of Theology. She is the author of The Message of Samuel and Woman in the Bible, and she is a coeditor of The IVP Women's Bible Commentary.