The book of Judges fires the imagination and chills the soul. Great victories over the strong were won by the weak. The book records not only the triumphs of war but also the depths of human depravity. This is a conflicted story of Israel's spiritual and social disintegration as the people struggled for survival while turning from God.

The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.