Bible: An Islamic Perspective: From Judges to Monarchy |
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Overview
Jay R. Crook. From Judges to Monarchy, the sixth volume in The Bible: An Islamic Perspectiveseries, begins with a discussion of Job in the Bible and in the Quran and Islamic tradition. His era is uncertain, but his dilemma is one of the great moments of mankind’s moral development. We then turn to the folk hero Samson. He is perhaps the least characteristic of the judges who led Israel between the Conquest of Canaan and the establishment of the manarchy under Saul. Though not mentioned in the Quran, Samson’s spectacular story has earned a place in Muslim commentaries, the only :judge” to be so honored. Next, we examine the tragic story of Saul, his anointment as king, his victories, and his ultimate rejection be the seer Samuel. The history of Ark of the convenant and the Philistines are discussed in the context of Saul’s story, as are Gideon and the water test. The volume concludes witha an account of the rise of the young David who was destined to replace Saul.
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