A Commentary on Judges and Ruth: Text

by Robert B. Chisholm

Publisher:

Kregel

, 2013

Overview

This definitive commentary sheds exegetical and theological light on the books of Judges and Ruth for contemporary preachers and students of Scripture. Listening closely to the text while interacting with the best scholarship, Robert B. Chisholm shows what the text meant for ancient Israel and what it means for us today. In addition to providing perceptive comments on the biblical text, he details a host of theological themes in both books. Discover in-depth treatments of motifs such as covenants and the sovereignty of God in Judges, and providence, redemption, loving-kindness, and Christological typology in Ruth. Chisholm offers astute guidance to preachers and teachers by providing homiletical trajectories for each passage, focusing on how the content can be presented in the pulpit and the classroom.

Product Details

• Title: A Commentary on Judges and Ruth: Text
• Author: Robert B. Chisholm
• Series: Kregel Exegetical Library: Text
• Publisher: Kregel
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Judges › English; Bible. O.T. Ruth › English
• ISBNs: 9780825425561, 0825425565
• Resource ID: LLS:COMMJUDGESRUTH
• Resource Type: Bible
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-11T18:07:21Z

About Robert B. Chisholm

Robert B. Chisholm Jr., (ThD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is Department Chair and Senior Professor of Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books and commentaries, including Isaiah (Kregel Ministry), 1 & 2 Samuel (Baker Books), A Commentary on Judges and Ruth (Kregel Academic), and Handbook on the Prophets (Baker Academic).