Judges and Ruth [Paperback]

A commentary on Judges and Ruth with a reading list, and accompanied by the entire NRSV translation.This commentary brings to life the world portrayed in the stories in Judges and Ruth, offering readers an insider perspective on the narratives. 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 of 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 student of Judges and Ruth. The entire NRSV translation is provided throughout the text as a convenience to the reader.This commentary brings to life the world portrayed in the stories in Judges and Ruth, offering readers an insider perspective on the narratives. 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 of 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 student of Judges and Ruth. The entire NRSV translation is provided throughout the text as a convenience to the reader.Bringing to life the world portrayed in the stories in Judges and Ruth, this commentary offers readers an insider perspective on the narratives. After establishing a cultural and literary context, Victor Matthews analyzes each episode separately and as a whole.Part I. The Book of Judges: 1. Introduction; 2. Suggested reading list; 3. Commentary; Part II. The Book of Ruth: 1. Introduction; 2. Suggested reading list; 3. Commentary. Matthews has written a fine, very readable commentary...I recommend it highly for students in colleges, universities, and seminlc5