Judges (2008): A Commentary (Old Testament Library)

Book info: Judges (2008): A Commentary (Old Testament Library) (Paperback, 211 pages) – Westminster John Knox Press, 2011. Language: English.

Susan Niditch's commentary on the book of Judges pays careful attention to the literary and narrative techniques of the text and yields fresh readings of the book's difficult passages: stories of violence, ethnic conflict, and gender issues. Niditch aptly and richly conveys the theological impact and enduring significance of these stories.

The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Editorial Reviews About the Author Susan Niditch is Samuel Green Professor of Religion at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. She is the author of many books, including Oral World and Written Word: Ancient Israelite Literature,part of the acclaimed Library of Ancient Israel series.