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The Failure Of The Family In Judges, Part 2: Samson, Michael J. Smith
The Failure Of The Family In Judges, Part 2: Samson, Michael J. Smith
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The Failure Of The Family In Judges, Part 1: Jephthah, Michael J. Smith
The Failure Of The Family In Judges, Part 1: Jephthah, Michael J. Smith
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While "The literature on Judges is voluminous," one theme scarcely touched on in studies on this book is the role of the family. Women in Judges are often examined in relative isolation. These women need to be studied, however, not as stand-alone characters, but within the social context of their families. Also male characters in Judges should not be studied in isolation, but should be seen in the cultural setting as husbands, fathers, and leaders at various levels who are responsible to prepare the way for the future of Israel in successive generations.
A serious problem in Israel can be …