Benjamin J.M. Johnson

Associate Professor of Biblical studies and co-editor of 'Characters and Characterization in the Book of Judges'

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Mar 17, 2024 • 25min

Keith Bodner and Benjamin J.M. Johnson, "Characters and Characterization in the Book of Judges" (Bloomsbury, 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.