Gideon And The Judges

Gideon and the Judges: A Study, Historical and Practical is a book written by John Marshall Lang and published in 1890. The book is a comprehensive study of the biblical story of Gideon and the judges of Israel, exploring both the historical and practical aspects of their lives and actions.Lang delves into the background and context of the book of Judges, providing insight into the political and social climate of ancient Israel. He then focuses on the story of Gideon, a judge who is chosen by God to lead the Israelites against their oppressors, the Midianites.The book examines the character of Gideon and the challenges he faces as a leader, including his doubts and fears. Lang also looks at the other judges mentioned in the book of Judges, exploring their strengths and weaknesses and the lessons that can be learned from their stories.Throughout the book, Lang provides practical applications for the lessons learned from the judges, including the importance of faith, obedience, and courage in the face of adversity. He also explores the relevance of these lessons for modern-day Christians.Overall, Gideon and the Judges: A Study, Historical and Practical is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the biblical story of Gideon and the judges of Israel, providing valuable lessons for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of biblical history and its practical applications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.