A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Judges

by Johann Peter Lange; Philip Schaff; Paulus Cassel; P. H. Steenstra

Publisher:

Faithlife

, 2008

Overview

Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures has served as a standard reference for more than a century. The subtitle “Critical, Doctrinal, and Homiletical” aptly describes the three-pronged approach to the biblical text. This translated version of the German text is often considered by many to be superior to the original.

Contents

Top Highlights

“What was the all-important qualification demanded of one who should be a deliverer of Israel? Decided and undivided faith in God. Faith in God was the root of national freedom in Israel.” (Page 112)

“Her presence legitimatizes the undertaking as divine.” (Page 83)

“Upon the observance of this law, as the evidence and expression of faith in the living God, the freedom, well-being, and peace of Israel repose. This had been made known to the people, before under Joshua’s direction they left the desert and addressed themselves to the conquest of Canaan. If after victory, they shall observe the law, and be mindful of their calling to be a holy People of God, prosperity will follow them; if not, they shall fall into bondage, poverty, and discord (Deut. 7:1 ff.). The Book of Judges is a text-book of fulfillment to this prediction. The twenty-one sections of which it consists are organically put together for this purpose.” (Page 3)

“Not, then, it appears, to mourn her own untimely death. If she was to die, it would have been unnatural to ask for a space of two months to be spent on the mountains in weeping. In that case, why depart with her maiden companions? why not remain at home with her father? A person expecting death and ready for it, would ask no time for lamentation.” (Page 175)

“For ‘rest’ is always coincident with ‘obedience towards God;’ and obedience is maintained in Israel through the personal influence of the Judge. When he dies, the weakness of the people manifests itself anew.” (Page 80)

Product Details

• Title: A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Judges
• Authors: Johann Peter Lange, Philip Schaff, Paulus Cassel, P. H. Steenstra
• Series: Lange’s Commentary
• Publisher: Faithlife
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2008
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Judges › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:LANGE07JDG
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:02:57Z