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Joshua, Judges, and Ruth for Everyone (The Old Testament for Everyone) Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 2011

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Following on the heels of the successful New Testament for Everyone commentaries by N. T. Wright, John Goldingay, an internationally respected Old Testament scholar, authors this ambitious Old Testament for Everyone series. Covering Scripture from Genesis to Malachi, Goldingay addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader.
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    The Old Testament for Everyone
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    216 pages
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    Westminster John Knox Press
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    February 1, 2011
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0664233783
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    978-0664233785
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"Goldingay writes for everyone as a master teacher, pastor, and friend. He makes sense of the strangest parts of the Old Testament and refreshes our understanding of the most familiar material." Pamela Scalise, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary Northwest.

"This series truly is for everyone who wants to grow in their understanding of the Old Testament." Tremper Longman, Professor of Old Testament, Westmont College, and author of Reading the Bible with Heart and Mind.

"These down-to-earth presentations, often illuminated by contemporary images and illustrations, offer reflections that can richly inform faith and life." Terence E. Fretheim, Professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary.

"Goldingay brings to the task his great learning, his deep passion for faith, his informed imagination, and his attentiveness to contemporary life." Walter Brueggemann, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary.

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John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. An internationally respected Old Testament scholar, Goldingay is the author of many commentaries and books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westminster John Knox Press; Illustrated edition (February 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0664233783
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0664233785
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
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JV
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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EXCELLENT! author is quite knowledgeable and yet down to earth
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Roseshoes
5.0 out of 5 stars infromation
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The information help with explaining my Sunday School lesson.
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P. Kilby
3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok, but seems to be aimed at a middle-school audience.
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In his bid to make the Old Testament accessible, Goldingay sometimes goes way over-the-top cute. Look up the characters Bee, Torches, and Lightning in your Bible. Can't find them? Oh, that's right -- he's renamed Deborah, Lappidoth, and Barak so he can make some sort of point about irony. He Bowdlerizes the book of Judges so the little ones won't smirk at the emptying of Eglon's bowels, or lose sleep at the thought of Jael driving a tent peg through Sisera's head. Kind of makes you wonder how he'd handle the crucifixion.
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J. Morford
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the average reader.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2012
Just to give you a few of my credentials, which are not many. I have a Bachelor's Degree in ministries. I am almost finished with my master's degree in theology at Liberty University. I have been involved in the ministry for many years. I also own many complete series of commentaries. If there is a series I try to own it in book form, including "Adam Clarke Commentary," "Beacon Bible Commentary," "The Daily Study Bible Series," and others.

The book is very conversational and really easy to read. Matter-of-fact, almost too easy. A young child could read this and understand it for the most part. It gives many down-to-earth illustrations that are up to date. To really grasp my meaning it would be beneficial to read as long of a section before buying. This will really illuminate what I am trying to tell you. The only downfall is there it does seem to stray away from theology and the harder issues. The major strength, due to the readability, would have to be the ability for the reader to grasp the basics of what the scripture means, for the most part. These books are almost perfect for "the average Joe" and for those people I would probably rate it a 4 to 4.5 star rating. The lower rating is because of the lack of theology and avoidance of the hard issues. This book would be a great resource for the average Joe who wants to delve more into the scriptures, Sunday School teachers, laymen and women, or anyone without a theology degree.

For the theologian, that wants to really delve more into the scriptures and study word meanings, theology, or anything in depth, this is probably not the book or books for you. There are some great illustrations that one might be able to use at the pulpit, though. For the pastor, or anyone who has went to seminary, this is probably not the set of books that you want to invest the money to buy. However, it would not be bad if you get asked a lot of times to let someone borrow a book this might be good to purchase for that purpose. If you fall into this category I would have to give this a rating of about 1.5 of 5 stars.
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David Jonathan Bluhm
2.0 out of 5 stars This is not a conservative evangelical commentary.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022
Dr. Goldingay is a fine writer and this commentary is accessible, with some helpful historical research. However, it becomes clear early on that he believes in limited inerrancy, and puts more stock in secular historical and archeological research than the biblical record. I say this as someone who is not a strict literalist. For example, he does not believe that the battle at Jericho in Joshua 6 even happened, since there is debate among critical scholars and the archeological evidence is sparse. He believes it to be a story, or legend, nothing more. This changes the meaning and veracity of the text itself. As a conservative evangelical, I have not found this commentary to be helpful.
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Christian Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2023
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Brilliantly written by the world class scholar in simple to understand English with little technical jargon.
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David P Byrne
5.0 out of 5 stars Good commentary but beware the kindle version
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2023
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I was a theological student way back in time, from 1974-7 and John Goldingay was our Old testament tutor. I'd forgotten how good he was at making sense of the Testament. In this book he translates the hebrew himself which forms what I'm sure is accurate and close to what the text really means but that sometimes leads to some odd sentences. But, Well worth using if working through these OT books.

I used the kindle version and various passages are out of place. Cut and paste isn't accurate all through the book. But that said, it is obvious where this happens so doesn't spoil things.

Well recomended.

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Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series - well written, intelligent and readable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2013
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Having completed reading the New Testament for Everyone by Tom Wright (and before that the wonderful new daily bible study books by William Barclay) I have now moved on to the Old Testament by John Goldingay and have just completed Joshua, Judges and Ruth for Everyone. I am doing this to complement my separate daily reading of the bible itself. I have found the series excellent. Godlingay normally relates a story drawn from his own life and experience to develop the point found in the daily reading so it is a bit like listening to a good sermon. While I am well read in terms of christian reading I am not a theologian and find the level it is pitched at just right for me. Perhaps as another reviewer has said, it is not sufficiently in depth for a serious theology scholar but for anyone like me who wants a well written, intelligent and readable explanation of the Old Testament books I can happily recommend these.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2023
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A bit heavier than the New Testament for everyone series.
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Kathy Theobald
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2016
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An excellent book, from a very knowledgeable writer. Brilliant for small group bible study.
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