The Century Bible: Judges and Ruth. Introductions, Revised Version with Notes, Index and Map

Langue : anglais

Edité par T.C. & E.C. Jack, Edinburgh and London, 1908

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Author Thatcher, G. W. (Editor) Title The Century Bible: Judges and Ruth. Introductions, Revised Version with Notes, Index and Map Publication Details Edinburgh: T.C. & E.C. Jack, circa 1900s. Printed by permission of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Condition Very Good. Original publisher's binding in very good condition with minimal shelf wear commensurate with age. Binding remains sound and secure. Internally clean and well preserved. Ownership inscription and Ex Libris bookplate of Reverend Dr David Monkton to the front endpaper. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the text, notes, index and map remaining highly presentable. Description A handsome volume from the highly regarded Century Bible series, presenting the Books of Judges and Ruth with scholarly introductions, the Revised Version text, extensive explanatory notes, an index and map. Edited by the distinguished biblical scholar George W. Thatcher, this work forms part of one of the most influential series of biblical commentaries produced during the early twentieth century. The Century Bible series sought to make contemporary biblical scholarship accessible to clergy, students and lay readers alike, combining rigorous academic research with practical usefulness. Thatcher's treatment of Judges and Ruth reflects the historical and critical scholarship of the period while remaining accessible to the serious general reader. The Book of Judges records one of the most dramatic and turbulent periods in Israel's history, recounting the exploits of figures such as Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah and Samson during the era before the establishment of the monarchy. By contrast, the Book of Ruth offers one of the most moving and enduring narratives in the Old Testament, exploring themes of loyalty, faithfulness, redemption and divine providence. Together these books provide a fascinating portrait of ancient Israelite society and continue to occupy a central place in biblical study. This volume benefits from distinguished ecclesiastical provenance, having formed part of the personal library of Reverend Dr David Monkton (1932–2025), whose ownership inscription and Ex Libris bookplate are present. Dr Monkton devoted more than half a century to Christian ministry and theological scholarship, serving as a Methodist minister and later as a Supernumerary Presbyter within the Nottingham and Derby Methodist District. He was also active as a police chaplain and contributed to public discussion of faith through published articles and commentary. The book therefore comes from the collection of a lifelong clergyman, preacher and scholar whose vocation was dedicated to the study, interpretation and communication of Scripture. Such provenance is particularly fitting for these books, which explore themes of leadership, faithfulness and divine guidance. The presence of Dr Monkton's ownership inscription and bookplate significantly enhances the historical interest and appeal of the volume. An attractive and increasingly desirable example of early twentieth-century biblical scholarship and a worthy addition to collections of theology, biblical studies, church history, Old Testament studies and ecclesiastical provenance. Provenance From the library of Reverend Dr David Monkton (1932–2025), Methodist minister, theologian, police chaplain and Supernumerary Presbyter, with ownership inscription and Ex Libris bookplate.…

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
The Century Bible: Judges and Ruth. Introductions, Revised Version with Notes, Index and Map
Auteur
Thatcher, G. W. (Editor)
Éditeur
T.C. & E.C. Jack, Edinburgh and London
Année de publication
1908
État de l'article
Assez bon
Reliure
Couverture rigide
Langue
anglais

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