The eleventh in a series of videos exploring the Tanach (Hebrew Bible).
Sefer Shoftim (ספר שופטים) also known as the Book of Judges is the second book in the Neviim (Prophets) section of the Tanach and the second book of the Neviim Rishonim (Former Prophets).
According to tradition, Samuel is named as the author. The title Shoftim is taken from the content of the book that of the history of Biblical judges who helped rule and guide the ancient Children of Israel.
Sources:
Book of Judges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Judges)
Book of Judges: (http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=689&letter=J&search=...)
The Complete Jewish Bible (http://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/63255/jewish/The-Bible-with-Rashi.htm)
This is a is section I find disturbing on alot of points,mostly about the Levite.There's always more to learn.Again Thanks
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