This book provides an extensive literary analysis of the Gideon; Abimelech and Jephthah narratives in Judges 6-12; and discloses the main intention of these stories. The book consists of three chapters; each of which analyses the respective biblical narratives. These narratives show the two parameters by which the Israelite leaders are examined; namely their loyalty to God and their altruistic character: A leader who prefers his own interest is doomed to his own demise and brings devastation upon his people. Judges does not establish a preferred governmental model; instead it considers the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of regimes. In the epilogue it is suggested that these narratives are conveniently placed in the pre-monarchic period when the question of the regime becomes part of the political debate. The book of Judges offers criteria for the choice of the right leader. Readership: The book will engage those interested in biblical narrative and particularly in the Book of Judges; as well as those who have an interest in synchronic readings with an eye toward their underlying ideologies.
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