New Books in Biblical Studies
Robin Baker, "Hollow Men, Strange Women: Riddles, Codes, and Otherness in the Book of Judges" (Brill, 2016)
Mar 16, 2024
Robin Baker, author of 'Hollow Men, Strange Women: Riddles, Codes, and Otherness in the Book of Judges,' discusses the encrypted messages, riddles, and exploration of otherness in the Book of Judges. The podcast delves into the symbolic significance of blindness and the motif of seven in the text, as well as the themes of sin, redemption, and the unique role of judges like Samson within Israel's history.
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Quick takeaways
- The Book of Judges cryptically warns of Judah's future amid Settlement of Canaan, exploring the covenant with God.
- Otherness in Judges is depicted through diverse judge figures symbolizing Israel's deviation and intertwining faith with disobedience.
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Unveiling the Judges' Rhetorical Structure
The book of Judges intricately encrypts a grim foreshadowing of Judah's future within Israel's Canaan settlement. Through vivid exploration of otherness, the Judges scrutinize God's covenant with Israel, delving deep into theological depths. The midpoint, highlighting Israel's indulgence in seven deities, symbolizes the pervasive attraction to foreign gods, emphasizing the book's pivotal warning signs. Various literary devices like parables and riddles, coupled with the unique three plus one pattern, enrich the book's profound rhetorical structure.
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