Historical Writings : Fortress Commentary On The Bible Study Edition

Editor’s/Publisher’s Note
Introduction-The Editors
Reading The Old Testament In Ancient And Contemporary Contexts-Matthew J. M. Coomber
The People Of God And The Peoples Of The Earth-Hugh R. Page Jr.
Reading The Christian Old Testament In The Contemporary World-Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
Themes And Perspectives In The Historical Writings-Norman K. Gottwald
Joshua-Pekka M. A. Pitkanen
Judges-Victor H. Matthews
Ruth-Gale A. Yee
1, 2 Samuel-Hugh S. Pyper
1, 2 Kings-Gale A. Yee
1, 2 Chronicles-Alejandro F. Botta
Ezra-Nehemiah-Katherine E. Southwood
Esther-Judy Fentress-Williams

Additional Info
This commentary on the Historical Writings, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors from a rich diversity of perspectives connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.

Each chapter (Joshua through Esther) includes an introduction and commentary based on three lenses: ancient context, the interpretative tradition, and contemporary questions and challenges.

The Historical Writings introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, preachers, and interested readers into the challenging work of interpretation.