Book Review- Judges: Such a Great Salvation

Judges: Such a Great Salvation by Dale Ralph Davis

Dale Ralph Davis’ commentary on Judges is lauded with such great reviews like, “The most practical expository work that this reviewer has ever encountered” (Southwester Journal of Theology) and, “An excellent… crisp, lively… exposition on Judges” (Bibliotheca Sacra). I too, was pleased as I found that Davis balanced careful observation of the text with accurate interpretation, and colorful application.

The commentary proves a great resource.  The book remains unswervingly true to the theocentric purpose of scripture, that is, to point us to God and his character. When I started this book a friend said, “All of his commentaries are really good. You should read them all.” I was a little surprised, because you don’t often hear of Old Testament commentaries as “must-reads.” Yet after my time with Judges, I find myself happily agreeing, and eager to see what Davis has to say about some other riches of the Old Testament.