

Keith Bodner and Benjamin J.M. Johnson, "Characters and Characterization in the Book of Judges" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
4 snips Mar 17, 2024
Benjamin Johnson, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, and Keith Bodner discuss the intriguing characters in the Book of Judges such as Ehud and Samson. They explore the complexities of character movements and portrayals in biblical narratives, focusing on Abimelech as a cautionary figure against kingship. The conversation also touches on future projects to examine characters in Chronicles and other biblical texts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Characters and Characterization in the Old Testament: A Focus on the Book of Judges
04:55 • 5min
Exploring the Complex Character of Abimelech in the Book of Judges
09:31 • 2min
Abimelech: A Warning Against Kingship
12:00 • 9min
Exploring Future Projects on Biblical Characters and Narratives
20:41 • 4min