Gideon and the Judges: A Study Historical and Practical

by John Marshall

Publisher:

Fleming H. Revell

, 1890

Overview

John Lang’s Gideon and the Judges: A Study Historical and Practical is a practical exposition on the life of Gideon and the Judges of Israel. Beginning his commentary with an introduction and historical sketch of Israel during the time of the Judges, Lang outlines practically what life was like for Israel during the period of the Judges. After his introduction Lang discusses the lives of some notable figures in the book of Judges; men like Gideon, Jephthah, and Samson are discussed in some detail. Lang’s offering is a useful tool for studying the lives of the Judges through the lens of select men living during the time.

Key Features

• Analyzes life during the time of the Judges
• Focuses on the life of Gideon
• Includes discussion on other aspects of the book of Judges

Contents

• The Portion of History to Be Reviewed
• The Book of Judges
• The Period of the Judges
• Illustration of the Period
• The Prophetess of the Northern Tribes
• Jephthah, the Hero of Gilead
• Samson, the Hero of Dan
• Gideon, the Hero of the Central Tribes
• Gideon: Israel’s Cry and God’s Answer
• Gideon: The Call and the Response
• Gideon: The Beginning of the Enterprise
• Gideon: The Trumpet-blast
• Gideon: Tests and Siftings
• Gideon: “The Cake of Barley Bread”
• Gideon: Trumpets and Torches
• Gideon: “Faint, Yet Pursuing”
• Gideon: The Pursuit and Capture of the Kings
• Gideon: The Judgeship—Light and Shade
• Gideon: What Happened “As Soon as He Was Dead”
• Gideon: The Record as to the Fate of His House

Product Details

• Title: Gideon and the Judges: A Study Historical and Practical
• Author: John Marshall Lang
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Publication Date: 1890
• Pages: 201

About John Marshall

John Marshall (1845–1915) was a classicist, translator, and educator whose work received rave reviews within its field. Marshall translated Greek and Latin works and served as a professor of philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He later became the rector at the Royal High School in Edinburgh.