Source edition
Origenes. Origenis Opera Omnia, Volume 2 (Patrologia Graeca, Tomus 12). La Rue, Charles de, editor; La Rue, Charles Vincent de, editor. Paris: J. P. Migne, 1862.
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Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Summary
This work is a collection of brief theological and philological commentaries on selected episodes from the Old Testament Book of Judges. It examines key biblical accounts, including Jephthah's tragic vow, the pronunciation test of "Shibboleth," Samson's hair as a Nazirite, cultic objects such as the ephod and teraphim, and the devastating war against the tribe of Benjamin. Through these passages, the author aims to clarify the deeper meaning of the biblical text by focusing on linguistic origins and contemporary cultural contexts. Each entry is concise yet incisive, highlighting the moral and religious lessons as well as the theological implications inherent in these narratives. The work serves as an insightful guide to deepening one's understanding of some of the most challenging passages in the Book of Judges.
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