A Commentary on Judges and Ruth: Commentary
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.
Top Highlights
“Another element in the book’s defense of the Lord’s honor is the prologue’s affirmation of his commitment to his people” (Page 58)
“The book of Judges also demonstrated Israel’s need for competent, godly leadership.” (Page 61)
“But how was a marriage proposal an act of loyalty (חֶסֶד)? Ruth was not obligated to marry Boaz (3:10), but her decision to marry a גֹּאֵל, ‘benefactor,’ was apparently motivated by her desire to carry on her deceased husband’s line (cf. 4:5, 9) and thereby provide for Naomi’s future well-being (cf. 4:14–15). It seems Ruth understood that Boaz, if willing to marry her, would assume these responsibilities.” (Page 656)
“This is not a story about sin and judgment, but about divine compassion and deliverance.” (Page 600)
“The matter-of-fact description of Israel’s failure to carry out God’s commission prompts the reader to ask: Why did the people fail?3 The account of the incident at Bokim (2:1–5) provides at least a partial answer by making it clear that Israel’s failure was not really due to Canaanite military power and persistence (the impression given by 1:19, 27, 35), but was the result of assimilation to Canaanite culture and idolatry.” (Page 18)
- Title: A Commentary on Judges and Ruth: Commentary
- Author: Robert B. Chisholm
- Series: Kregel Exegetical Library
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Judges › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Ruth › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780825425561, 0825425565
- Resource ID: LLS:COMMJUDGESRUTHCOMM
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-11T18:07:22Z