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Judges, Ruth: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (Volume 6) (The New American Commentary) Hardcover – September 20, 1999

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Daniel I. Block is the Gunther H. Knoedler professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He holds degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and University of Liverpool and has lectured and preached in Russia, Denmark, and China. A prolific writer, Block's previous books include the Judges, Ruth volume of B&H Publishing Group's esteemed New American Commentary series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0805401067
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holman Reference (September 20, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780805401066
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805401066
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.81 x 9 inches
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"...Like all of his works, Block's commentary on Judges is thoroughly researched, and offers a wealth of literary and exegetical insights...." Read more

"...thesis of the book, I will not write much - except that this book is a real classic that will become a part of the thoughts and ideas of anyone who..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014
    *Note: At this point, I have only read the section on Judges. At some point, I may read the portion on Ruth and update this review, but for now, my study of Ruth needs to be put on hold while I am working through Samuel.

    Like all of his works, Block's commentary on Judges is thoroughly researched, and offers a wealth of literary and exegetical insights. Block's expository comments are frequently quotable and nearly always thought provoking. He rights with an eye to the "big picture," and occasionally even reads complicated stories "backwards" in a step-by-step manner to show the cause and effect relationships. This is especially helpful in seeing the unity of the Samson cycle and untangling the convoluted storyline in Judges 19-21. Regardless of a few minor exegetical disagreements I had with him, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this commentary.

    Block is largely conservative on historical-critical issues. He (correctly in my judgment) identifies the theme of Judges as "the Canaanization of Israel." Many of his exegetical and literary insights are geared towards advancing this theme, and he has thoroughly convinced me of this idea. In connection with that, Block lays to rest the tired notion that Judges is supposed to be a work of "pro-monarchic" or "anti-monarchic" polemic. These types of ideas have certain attractions, but ultimately read more into the text than they read out. Like other volumes in the NAC series, knowing Hebrew is helpful, but not strictly necessary. The Hebrew is transliterated in the text, but the actual Hebrew font appears in the footnotes.

    Among Christian interpreters, there is a difficulty with the fact that Hebrews 11:32 lauds several of the Judges as heroes of "faith," while the men themselves throughout the book appear to engage in numerous despicable actions. The question arises as to whether we reinterpret the judges to be acting in a positive light, or whether we reinterpret the verse in Hebrews so that we don't need to excuse these men's behavior. Block definitely opts for the latter option. With the exceptions of Deborah and Othniel, no character in this book remains "unsullied."

    I think Block is generally right not to sugar-coat the exploits of the deliverers. I agree with many of his positions (e.g. Jephthah sacrificing his daughter, Gideon's rejection of kingship being a sham, etc.), although there are places where I wonder if he errs too far to the opposite extreme. I am not, for instance, convinced that Gideon's "fleecing" of God ought to be interpreted as a lack of faith on Gideon's part. Further, I've actually always seen Manoah and his wife in opposite light from how Block portrays them. (He sees Manoah's wife as the spiritually perceptive one, while Manoah is oafish and misses the point). Perhaps the text of Judges is not as clear on this point as either of us think.

    I do wish there had been more on the relationship between Judges and the NT. Judges is never quoted explicitly, but IMHO there are some rather powerful typological points that can be made by comparing / contrasting the deliverers with Christ. While I recognize the obvious value of learning to read the OT in its own right, as a Christian, I cannot ignore Christ's insistence that the OT scriptures were ultimately about him. Block makes a point here and there, but much more could have been done in this area.

    Ultimately though, I heartily recommend Block's commentary, which has almost certainly earned its five-star rating. For preachers, it is one of the best helps for preparing sermons and classes. For scholars, it would be inexcusable to overlook this important expert treatment of the book of Judges.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
    While there are many fine Bible study series available, in my opinion the NAC series seems to be the best overall series for interested laypeople in Biblical studies. All of the books in the series are marked by both a good overall indepth research and yet does not become so erudite that a reader becomes lost in obscure debates. Having read the majority of the books in the series, I would say without a doubt Daniel I. Block's commentary on Judges is the most outstanding and original of the books in the series. I have read in an another book on Judges that frequently Judges is among, if not the least, book read of the Bible and also the least liked of the books in the Bible. However, once reads Daniel Block's NAC commentary on Judges I beleive that the people in Judge's will become so real and human that one will always feel a real connection with the people and issues found in Judges. In addition, reading reviews in other sources there is some criticism on Block's analysis of the judges themselves, much of the criticism is based on how Block challenges views that all the Judges are frequently precieved as perfect people and guides. However, that is the very special point of the study, the judges become real people with real faults (some more than others) and they become human while one also learns of God's great care and concern for all humans and how He is able guide people in spite of their faults and short commings., and actually use these faults to His advantage. Not wanting to give away the thesis of the book, I will not write much - except that this book is a real classic that will become a part of the thoughts and ideas of anyone who reads it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2014
    Excellent, easy to read commentary with countless footnotes. Block' own incite and literary style combine well with the slough of references used. In some instances Block disagrees with earlier experts but always clearly states his logic. I would recommend this book to any pastor or serious lay person. Truthfully, Judges (especially) can seem barbaric and pointless at times when read in English by moderns, like myself. Block, however, brings the context---and our own place in God's picture--into focus.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021
    Detailed, insightful. Great help in preparing for in depth Bible study. Not for casual reader.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2010
    Finding a commentary that possess a balance of depth and clarity can be a rare occurrence. This commentary is one of those rare commentaries. I started a series of sermons from Judges and had to use three other commentaries for the the first sermon before I purchased this commentary. Once I started studying Judges with this book, I found that this commentary brought out the rich meaning of the passage and clarity that was unmatched by the other three commentaries combined. To understand individual passages and the book as a whole, I felt that this was the only book I needed. However, to move into more specific application, I felt it necessary to seek other sources as well. This commentary presents great general application and theological meaning, but for application that can be presented to a church for the purpose of spurning them to act in a certain way (i.e. "This truth is manifested in your life today by..."), you will have to draw your own conclusions or seek other commentaries for extra help. Still, it is an incredible resource that I highly value. Although I wanted more help with application, it still makes application easy to come to because you will understand the passages so well. Praise the Lord!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great commentary
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 8, 2017
    This book is everything that a student of Judges ir needs. Highly recommended and easy to follow. God bless our brother Daniel Block.