Old Testaments Books
Cambridge University Press Genesis
Book SynopsisThis commentary is an innovative interpretation of the book of Genesis. The author combines older critical approaches with the latest rhetorical methodologies to yield fresh interpretations accessible to scholars, clergy, teachers, seminarians, and interested laypeople.Trade Review'Arnold's commentary is a welcome addition to the current proliferation of Genesis commentaries. Because of the care, depth, scope, interpretive sensibility of the author, it is sure to become a major and definitive work for subsequent interpretation. Arnold moves easily between synchronic and diachronic questions and makes his way knowingly from Ancient Near Eastern materials to contemporary theological concerns. The several topical studies amid the commentary are judicious and illuminating. The commentary is well researched with ready appeal to the vast literature on the texts. This book is of particular interest because it exhibits for us the working processes of an interpreter who brings his readers along in the venture.' Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary'This excellent commentary also benefits from Arnold's Assyriological expertise. Highly recommended.' International Review of Biblical StudiesTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Suggested readings on Genesis; 3. Commentary part one: the primeval history - Genesis 1-11; 4. Commentary part two: the ancestral narratives - Genesis 12-50.
£27.89
Cambridge University Press Biblical Criticism in Crisis
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Cambridge University Press Studies in Biblical Law
Book SynopsisDavid Daube (1909â1999) was an eminent authority on Talmudic, Roman and ancient law, who taught legal history and jurisprudence at Cambridge, Aberdeen, Oxford and Berkeley. He was also in the vanguard of scholars who established the importance of Jewish and Talmudic perspectives to the understanding of the New Testament. This book, first published in 1947 and now reissued, contains five ground-breaking essays on the legal issues present in a number of Old Testament narratives including the story of Joseph and his brothers. Among the topics discussed are theft, deception, evidence, liability and punishment. These are set in the wider context of the growth of codes in the Pentateuch, Rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, and Roman sources including Macrobius and Gaius. Daube's book will resonate afresh in the scholarly climate of the twenty-first century, where the relationships between law and religion and between Judaism and Christianity are again the subject of lively debate.
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Cambridge University Press The Meaning of bama in the Old Testament A Study of Etymological Textual and Archaeological Evidence 3 Society for Old Testament Study Monographs Series Number 3
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Cambridge University Press Gibeon and Israel The Role of Gibeon and the Gibeonites in the Political and Religious History of Early Israel 2 Society for Old Testament Study Monographs Series Number 2
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Cambridge University Press Story of Ahikar
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Cambridge University Press The Books of Haggai and Zechariah
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Cambridge University Press Biblical Criticism in Crisis
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Cambridge University Press The Theology of the Book of Amos Old Testament Theology
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Cambridge University Press The Theology of the Book of Genesis
Book SynopsisR. W. L. Moberly's The Theology of the Book of Genesis examines the actual use made of Genesis in current debates, combining close readings with discussions of hermeneutical principle to uncover what constitutes good understanding and use of Genesis. Moberly seeks to enable responsible theological awareness and use of the ancient text today, highlighting Genesis' enduring significance.Trade Review'This little book is one of the most perceptive and probing discussions of the theological issues found in the book of Genesis. Combining great erudition with a highly accessible and engaging style and an eye for the deeper meaning, Walter Moberly is not afraid to challenge a consensus, to dig beneath a cliché, or to relate the ancient text to perennial existential issues in a way that few scholars do. Reading this volume cannot but deepen your understanding of the Bible.' Jon D. Levenson, Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies, Harvard Divinity School'Readers will find that one of the most useful aspects of the book is the way in which it engages with writers who have used Genesis negatively rather than positively. It is a demonstration of why Genesis continues to be important for Jewish and Christian faith and practice.' Church TimesTable of Contents1. What is a 'theology of Genesis'?; 2. On reading Genesis 1-11; 3. Genesis 1: picturing the world; 4. Genesis 2-3: Adam and Eve and 'the fall'; 5. Genesis 4: Cain and Abel; 6. Genesis 6-9: cataclysm and grace; 7. On reading Genesis 12-50; 8. Genesis 12:1-3: a key to interpreting the Old Testament?; 9. Genesis 12:3a: a biblical basis for Christian Zionism?; 10. Genesis 22: Abraham - model or monster?; 11. Abraham and the 'Abrahamic faiths'; 12. Genesis 37-50: Joseph.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew BibleOld Testament Cambridge Companions to Religion
Book SynopsisThis Companion offers a concise and engaging introduction to the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. Providing an up-to-date 'snapshot' of scholarship, it includes essays, specially commissioned for this volume, by twenty-three leading scholars. The volume examines a range of topics, including the historical and religious contexts for the contents of the biblical canon, and critical approaches and methods, as well as newer topics such as the Hebrew Bible in Islam, Western art and literature, and contemporary politics. This Companion is an excellent resource for students at university and graduate level, as well as for laypeople and scholars in other fields who would like to gain an understanding of the current state of the academic discussion. The book does not presume prior knowledge, nor does it engage in highly technical discussions, but it does go into greater detail than a typical introductory textbook.Trade Review'It is a very sound guide to the current state of play in the study of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, and should be widely welcomed.' John Barton, Church TimesTable of ContentsPart I. Text and Canon: 1. Texts, titles, and translations James C. VanderKam; 2. Collections, canons, and communities Stephen B. Chapman; Part II. Historical Background: 3. The ancient Near Eastern context Kenton L. Sparks; 4. The history of Israelite religion Brent A. Strawn; 5. The Hebrew Bible and history Marc Zvi Brettler; Part III. Methods and Approaches: 6. Historical-critical methods John J. Collins; 7. Social science models Victor H. Matthews; 8. Literary approaches to the Hebrew Bible Adele Berlin; Part IV. Subcollections and Genres: 9. The Pentateuch and Israelite law Thomas B. Dozeman; 10. The former prophets and historiography Richard D. Nelson; 11. The latter prophets and prophecy Marvin A. Sweeney; 12. The Psalms and Hebrew poetry William P. Brown; 13. Wisdom Samuel E. Balentine; 14. Late historical books and rewritten history Ehud Ben Zvi; 15. The biblical short story Lawrence M. Wills; 16. Apocalyptic writings Stephen L. Cook; 17. Deuterocanonical/apocryphal books Sharon Pace; Part V. Reception and Use: 18. The Hebrew Bible in Judaism Frederick E. Greenspahn; 19. The Old Testament in Christianity R. W. L. Moberly; 20. The Hebrew Bible in Islam Walid A. Saleh; 21. The Hebrew Bible in art and literature David Lyle Jeffrey; 22. The Old Testament in public: the Ten Commandments, evolution, and Sabbath closing laws Nancy J. Duff; 23. The theology of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament John Goldingay.
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Cambridge University Press Methods for Exodus Methods in Biblical Interpretation
Book SynopsisMethods for Exodus is a textbook on biblical methodology. The book introduces readers to six distinct methodologies that aid in the interpretation of the book of Exodus: literary and rhetorical, genre, source and redaction, liberation, feminist, and postcolonial criticisms. Describing each methodology, the volume also explores how the different methods relate to and complement one another. Each chapter includes a summary of the hermeneutical presuppositions of a particular method with a summary of the impact of the method on the interpretation of the book of Exodus. In addition, Exodus 1â2 and 19â20 are used to illustrate the application of each method to specific texts. The book is unique in offering a broad methodological discussion with all illustrations centered on the book of Exodus.Table of ContentsIntroduction Thomas B. Dozeman; 1. Literary and rhetorical criticism Dennis T. Olson; 2. Genre criticism Kenton L. Sparks; 3. Source and redaction criticism Suzanne Boorer; 4. Liberation criticism Jorge Pixley; 5. Feminist criticism Naomi Steinberg; 6. Postcolonial criticism Gale A. Yee.
£19.99
Cambridge University Press Genesis
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Cambridge University Press The Theology of the Book of Amos
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to the Hebrew BibleOld Testament
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Cambridge University Press Methods for Exodus
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Cambridge University Press Ecclesiastes and the Meaning of Life in the Ancient World
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Cambridge University Press Remembering the Story of Israel
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Cambridge University Press Language and Cosmos in Greece and Mesopotamia
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Cambridge University Press Personal Names in Cuneiform Texts from Babylonia c. 750100 BCE
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Cambridge University Press Qumran Wisdom and the New Testament
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Introduction to the Old Testament
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Cambridge University Press The Feminized Hero in Second Temple Judaism
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Cambridge University Press The Theology of the Book of Samuel
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Cambridge University Press Sex and Sexuality in the Ancient Near East
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Cambridge University Press Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus
Book SynopsisThis book grounds its rhetorical approach in a methodological critique of current trends in the study of Leviticus, then works systematically through Leviticus 116. It goes beyond Leviticus to show the unexpected impact of the book's ritual rhetoric about priests and sacrifice in later religious traditions.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'Ritual and Rhetoric in Leviticus is a lively, very readable, and clear exposition of a scholarly approach to biblical material that Watts has pioneered in the field of biblical studies. This book is indeed a timely contribution to understanding the book of Leviticus, a body of texts that continues to receive a great deal of attention from so many different standpoints.' Calum Carmichael, Cornell UniversityReview of the hardback: 'Though Leviticus might not seem important at first glance, it has been the focus of several major publications recently. In addition, it is a highly fraught issue for Christians and Jews. Watts provides an original approach to many issues, offering a significant alternative to recent treatments. This book is a very exciting, often original, well-produced and thorough study of some important questions.' David Carr, Union Theological SeminaryReview of the hardback: 'Watts skilfully carries out his fresh reading of Leviticus with penetrating attention to persuasive effects of literary features (e.g., genre conventions, repetitive structures, negative stipulations, terminology); robust interaction with secondary sources and comparative materials; and excellent writing that is engaging, precise, and concise. With finely tuned logic, Watts builds his case from critiques of existing ritual interpretations to identification of rhetoric supporting a priestly monopoly to the breathtaking conclusion that these ritual instructions at the heart of the Pentateuch legitimated authority of the whole collection of writings and played the pivotal role in elevating it to the status of scripture.' Roy E. Gane, The Catholic Biblical QuarterlyReview of the hardback: '… lively and stimulating …' Journal for the Study of the Old TestamentReview of the hardback: 'Watts' movement between the 'original' rhetorical setting and contemporary issues arising from the study of Leviticus makes for an engaging read, as well as moments of self-reflection about one's own rhetorical use of texts.' The Expository TimesReview of the hardback: 'This brief review cannot do justice to the wealth of careful argumentation and textual analysis contained in this volume. I recommend it strongly as a study of ritual texts in Leviticus, and more generally as a work demonstrating the value of rhetorical analysis of biblical ritual texts, and as a study of the ideology and literary activity of ancient Israel's Aaronide priesthood.' AJS ReviewTable of Contents1. Introduction: ritual text and ritual interpretation; 2. The rhetoric of ritual instruction; 3. The rhetoric of burnt offerings; 4. The rhetoric of sin, guilt and ritual offerings; 5. The rhetoric of ritual narrative; 6. The rhetoric of atonement; 7. The rhetoric of priesthood; 8. The rhetoric of sacrifice; 9. The rhetoric of scripture; Bibliography; Index of biblical citations; Index of other ancient literature; Index of authors; Index of subjects.
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Cambridge University Press God and Politics in Esther
Book SynopsisA political crisis erupts when the Persian government falls to fanatics, and a Jewish insider goes rogue, determined to save her people at all costs. God and Politics in Esther explores politics and faith. It is about an era in which the prophets have been silenced and miracles have ceased, and Jewish politics has come to depend not on commands from on high, but on the boldness and belief of each woman and man. Esther takes radical action to win friends and allies, reverse terrifying decrees, and bring God's justice into the world with her own hands. Hazony's The Dawn has long been a cult classic, read at Purim each year the world over. Twenty years on, this revised edition brings the book to much wider attention. Three controversial new chapters address the astonishingly radical theology that emerges from amid the political intrigues of the book.Trade Review'Without fanfare, Hazony takes us step by step through the plot and personalities inherent in the megillah, and through his scholarship gives us a true, adult, sophisticated view of historical events that were to inspire and teach us the greatness of our faith and of our G-d.' Alan Jay Gerber, The Jewish Star'For anyone who is seeking an understanding of an ancient biblical text that is not only exceptionally original and insightful but is also incredibly relevant for today's world, Hazony's new book is a must.' Yoel Meltzer, The Times of Israel Blogs (blogs.timesofisrael.com)'God and Politics in Esther presents a serious political philosophy as well as a sophisticated reading of a Jewish festival too often cast in terms of a mere costume party. With expansive readings of the story of Joseph, an exegesis of the idea central behind the destruction of Amalek, and an interpretation of the political meaning of idolatry, it's not for the faint of heart. And though Hazony's style sometimes bends toward the archaic, it's a small price to pay for the bigness of his ideas.' Ashley Rindsberg, The Huffington PostTable of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Esther One: 1. Submission and rule; Esther Two: 2. Political favor; Esther Three: 3. The enemy; 4. The king's men; 5. Idolatry; 6. Disobedience; 7. Joseph; 8. Amalek; 9. Anti-Semitism; Esther Four: 10. Pressure; 11. Court Jew; 12. The decision; Esther Five: 13. The plan; 14. Reaction; Esther Six: 15. Power shift; 16. Downfall; 17. Allies; Esther Seven: 18. The last appeal; 19. Political power; 20. The Jews' war; 21. The morality of war; Esther Nine: 22. The festival; 23. Politics and faith; Afterword: I. A missile over Tel Aviv; II. God and emergence; III. God casts no shadow; Notes; Index of names; Index of scriptural references; The Hebrew Esther text.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to the Book of Isaiah
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Companion to Isaiah is aimed at students, teachers, and interested readers of all kinds who would like an up-to-date and reliable guide to the book of Isaiah. It includes diverse perspectives from leading scholars all over the world, and a wide range of methodological approaches.
£24.69
Cambridge University Press The Theology of the Books of Nahum Habakkuk and
Book SynopsisThe books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah address problems in and around ancient Judah in ways that are as incisive and critical as they are optimistic and constructive. Daniel C. Timmer's study situates these books in their social and political contexts, examining their unique theology and later cultural reception.
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Cambridge University Press Biblical Theology
Book SynopsisIn Biblical Theology, Ben Witherington, III, examines the theology of the Old and New Testaments as a totality. Going beyond an account of carefully crafted Old and New Testament theologies, he demonstrates the ideas that make the Bible a sacred book with a unified theology. Witherington brings a distinctive methodology to this study. Taking a constructive approach, he first examines the foundations of the writers'' symbolic universe - what they thought and presupposed about God - and how they revealed those thoughts through the narratives of the Old and New Testaments. He also shows how the historical contexts and intellectual worlds of the Old and New Testaments conditioned their narratives, and, in the process, created a large coherent Biblical world view, one that progressively reveals the character and action of God. Thus, the Yahweh of the Old Testament, the Son in the Gospels, and the Father, Son, and Spirit in the New Testament writings are viewed as persons who are part of theTrade Review'Anyone who has thought about how to write a biblical theology will agree that it is a daunting task. There is no one obvious methodology that can begin to do justice to the complex unity and variegated diversity of all sixty-six books of the Bible. It is no wonder that very few biblical scholars have either the competence or the audacity to attempt such a task. Ben Witherington, III, has plenty of both. His whole career as a teacher and writer, wide-ranging in both activities, has prepared him for it, and he relishes the work of moving back and forth between detailed exegesis and big ideas. Rather than trying to sum up how he tackles the task, let me say just that the book is full of refreshing surprises. Highly Recommended! Richard Bauckham, St Andrews University, Scotland'Biblical Theology is a magisterial work, the sort of book that could only have been written by a first-class scholar after decades of reading and reflection, of inquiry and scholarship. In turn, it will stand for decades more as a benchmark in its field.' Philip Jenkins, Baylor University'Biblical Theology argues that to undertake a real biblical theology we must let each Testament speak on its own terms and keep track of the progress and newness of how God revealed his program. Examining texts in context and showing both their message and the distinctions in how themes merge, there is a compelling argument that the two Testaments do converge. This study will suggest the myriad of ways this can be seen while interacting with a host of other key Old Testament and New Testament studies. This is solid resource worth careful study and reflection.' Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary'Biblical theology, an expression used by many in irresponsible and careless ways, needs to be defined: Biblical Theology does that. Biblical theology needs to be demonstrated theme after theme in passage after passage in a manner that respects the Bible's big narrative; Biblical Theology does this, too. And biblical theology, if it is responsible to the deep traditions of the church, must square with classic Christian creeds, and this book does that too. Ben Witherington, III's book will become a standard text for decades, not only for its content but its responsible respect for Bible and creed.' Scot McKnight, Northern Seminary'In Biblical Theology, Ben Witherington, III shares with us the fruits of his many decades of deep reflection on the Bible's 'symbolic universe, its narrative thought world, and its theologizing proper'. Writing a biblical theology is a daunting task to be undertaken only by those who have been engaged in the study of the Bible both on the macro and the micro level, and Witherington fits the bill having writing many important monographs and commentaries that in-form his present work. I found myself challenged, informed and enriched by his thinking and recommend this book to all who want to grow in their knowledge of Scripture.' Tremper Longman, III, Westmont CollegeTable of Contents1. A method to the madness; 2. The God of the Burning Bush; 3. The God of Golgotha; 4. The God of the Burning Heart; 5. The stars align in constellations - the storied world of the Bible: Part One; 6. The stars align in constellations - the storied world of the Bible: Part Two; 7. The passion play and its sequels without equal; 8. Covenanting and theologizing after the fall and before the incarnation; 9. Covenanting and theologizing after the incarnation and before pentecost; 10. New covenanting in the eschatological age of the spirit; 11. The election results; 12. Where the reformation went wrong; 13. Faith in the final future - the New Creation; 14. The threefold cord - theology, ethics, and praxis; 15. And so? A cautionary conclusion; Appendix A: Biblical theology and New Testament theology - a dialogue with Francis Watson; Appendix B: The death of sin in the death of Jesus: atonement theology.
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Cambridge University Press Genres of Rewriting in Second Temple Judaism
Book SynopsisIn this book, Molly Zahn investigates how early Jewish scribes rewrote their authoritative traditions in the course of transmitting them, from minor edits in the course of copying to whole new compositions based on prior works. Scholars have detected evidence for rewriting in a wide variety of textual contexts, but Zahn''s is the first book to map manuscripts and translations of biblical books, so-called ''parabiblical'' compositions, and the sectarian literature from Qumran in relation to one another. She introduces a new, adaptable set of terms for talking about rewriting, using the idea of genre as a tool to compare and contrast different cases. Although rewriting has generally been understood as a vehicle for biblical interpretation, Zahn moves beyond that framework to demonstrate that rewriting was a pervasive textual strategy in the Second Temple period. Her book contributes to a powerful new model of early Jewish textuality, illuminating the rich and diverse culture out of whichTrade Review'… a significant contribution to the study of retelling, biblical hermeneutics, and material philology … This book moves the conversation about genre and rewriting to a new level as it is both theoretically sophisticated and philologically rigorous.' Hindy Najman, Journal for the Study of the Old TestamentTable of Contents1. Rewriting, revision, and reuse: language and methods; 2. Genre and rewriting; 3. Revision and reuse in the Bible; 4. Beyond 'rewritten Bible': revision and reuse in the Temple Scroll, Jubilees, and Qumran sectarian works; 5. Translation and/as rewriting: the Greek Bible, the Targumim, and the Genesis Apocryphon; 6. Diverse genres of reuse: centripetal, limited, historical résumé, pastiche; 7. Second temple rewriting in context: authority, exegesis, and scribal culture.
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Cambridge University Press Biblical Philosophy
Book SynopsisInBiblical Philosophy,Dru Johnson examines how the texts of Christian Scripture argue philosophically with ancient and modern readers alike. He demonstrates how biblical literature bears the distinct markers of a philosophical style in its use of literary and philosophical strategies to reason about the nature of reality and our place within it. Johnson questions traditional definitions of philosophy and compares the Hebraic style of philosophy with the intellectual projects of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Hellenism. Identifying the genetic features of the Hebraic philosophical style, Johnson traces its development from its hybridization in Hellenistic Judaism to its retrieval by the New Testament authors. He also shows how the Gospels and letters of Paul exhibit the same genetic markers, modes of argument, particular argumentforms, and philosophical convictions that define the Hebraic style, while they engaged with Hellenistic rhetoric.His volume offers a model for thinking about pTrade Review'Johnson tackles issues of composition, interpretation, and scriptural message for contemporary times ... The tightly argued chapters cover history, geography, culture, language, literature, personalities, philosophy, and religion ... Recommended.' Z. Garber, CHOICETable of ContentsPart I. Philosophical Styles: 1. What counts as philosophy; 2. Philosophy before the Greeks: the Ancient Near Eastern intellectual context; Part II. Hebraic Philosophy: The Hebraic Philosophical Style: 3. The Hebraic philosophical style; 4. Mapping philosophy in story, law, and poetry; Part III. Persistence in Hellenistic Judaism: 5. The philosophical styles of Hellenistic Judaism; 6. Hebraic philosophical style in the Gospels; 7. Paul in stoic garments; Part IV: Prototypes of Hebraic Philosophical Argument: 8. Hebraic and scientific epistemology; 9. Biblical truth and human logic; 10. Pictures of justification.
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Oxford University Press Inc The Oxford Handbook of Wisdom and the Bible
Book SynopsisThis collection of leading scholars presents reflections on both wisdom as a general concept throughout history and cultures, as well as the contested nature of the category of Wisdom Literature. The first half of the collection explores wisdom more generally with essays on its relationship to skill, epistemology, virtue, theology, and order. Wisdom is examined in a number of different contexts, such as historically in the Hebrew Bible and its related cultures, in Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as in Patristic and Rabbinic interpretation. Additionally, wisdom is examined in its continuing relevance in Islamic, Jewish, and Christian thought, as well as from feminist, environmental, and other contextual perspectives. The second half of the volume considers Wisdom Literature as a category. Scholars address its relation to the Solomonic Collection, its social setting, literary genres, chronological development, and theology. Wisdom Literature''s relation to other biblical literature (law, history, prophecy, apocalyptic, and the broad question of Wisdom influence) is then discussed before separate chapters on the texts commonly associated with the category. Contributors take a variety of approaches to the current debates surrounding the viability and value of Wisdom Literature as a category and its proper relationship to the concept of wisdom in the Hebrew Bible. Though the organization of the volume highlights the independence of wisdom as concept from Wisdom Literature as a category, seeking to counter the lack of attention given to this question in the traditional approach, the inclusion of both topics together in the same volume reflects their continued interconnection. As such, this handbook both represents the current state of Wisdom scholarship and sets the stage for future developments.Trade ReviewThis volume of the Oxford Handbook series serves as an excellent entry into current conversations and debates surrounding wisdom and the wisdom tradition in the Hebrew Bible. Contributors come from a variety of vantage points, ranging from those who defend the traditional designation of wisdom as a genre to those who view this as an artificial designation imposed on disparate texts by modern scholarship. But the chapters are of consistently high quality while also still being highly readable. Scholars will come away from these chapters with much to debate, and students will gain a solid understanding of both the history and the current state of wisdom scholarship. * Brandon R. Grafius, Review of Biblical Literature *The Handbook contains a cornucopia of delights to readers, with such rich contentions as 'Proverbs invites its readers and learners to frolic in the pursuit of wisdom'. * John Jarick, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *The Handbook contains a cornucopia of delights to readers, with such rich contentions as 'Proverbs invites its readers and learners to frolic in the pursuit of wisdom'. * John Jarick, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *Table of Contents1. Wisdom and Wisdom Literature: Past, Present, and Future Will Kynes (Samford University) PART I. THE CONCEPT OF WISDOM IN THE HEBREW BIBLE 2. Advice: Wisdom, Skill, and Success Jacqueline Vayntrub (Yale Divinity School) 3. Epistemology: Wisdom, Knowledge, and Revelation Annette Schellenberg (University of Vienna) 4. Virtue and Its Limits in the Wisdom Corpus: Character Formation, Disruption, and Transformation William P. Brown (Columbia Theological Seminary) 5. Theology: Creation, Wisdom, and Covenant Raymond C. Van Leeuwen (Eastern University) 6. Order: Wisdom, Retribution, and Skepticism Ludger Schwienhorst-Schönberger (University of Vienna) PART II. THE CONCEPT OF WISDOM IN RELATED CULTURES 7. Wisdom in Egypt Joachim Quack (Heidelberg University) 8. Mesopotamian Wisdom Literature Yoram Cohen (Tel Aviv University) and Nathan Wasserman (Hebrew University) 9. Wisdom in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Early Jewish Interpretation Arjen Bakker (University of Oxford) 10. Wisdom in Dialogue with Greek Civilization Michael C. Legaspi (Penn State University) 11. Wisdom in the New Testament Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn (Regent College) 12. Wisdom in Patristic Interpretation: Scriptural and Cosmic Unity in Athanasius' Exegesis of Proverbs 8:22 Susannah Ticciati (King's College London) 13. Wisdom in Rabbinic Interpretation Amram Tropper (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) PART III. THE CONCEPT OF WISDOM IN THE MODERN WORLD 14. Wisdom in the Qur'an and the Islamic Tradition U. Isra Yazicioglu (St. Joseph's University) 15. Wisdom in Jewish Theology Jonathan Schofer (University of Texas-Austin) 16. Wisdom in Christian Theology Paul S. Fiddes (University of Oxford) 17. Personified Wisdom and Feminist Theologies Christine Roy Yoder (Columbia Theological Seminary) 18. Wisdom in Nature Norman Habel 19. The Pervasiveness of Wisdom in (Con)texts John Ahn (Howard University School of Divinity) PART IV. THE CATEGORY OF WISDOM LITERATURE 20. Solomon and the Solomonic Collection Katharine J. Dell (University of Cambridge) 21. The Social Setting of Wisdom Literature Mark Sneed (Lubbock Christian College) 22. Literary Genres of Old Testament Wisdom Markus Witte (Humboldt-University in Berlin) 23. The Chronological Development of Wisdom Literature Markus Saur (University of Kiel) 24. Theology of Wisdom Tremper Longman III (Westmont College) PART V. WISDOM LITERATURE AND OTHER LITERATURE 25. Wisdom Influence John L. McLaughlin (University of St. Michael's College) 26. Law and Wisdom Literature Jonathan P. Burnside (Bristol University) 27. History and Wisdom Literature Suzanna R. Millar (University of Edinburgh) 28. Prophecy and Wisdom Literature Mark J. Boda (McMaster Divinity College) 29. Apocalyptic and Wisdom Literature Bennie H. Reynolds III (Milsaps College) PART VI. TEXTS 30. Proverbs Samuel E. Balentine (Union Presbyterian Seminary) 31. Ecclesiastes Tova L. Forti (Ben Gurion University of the Negev) 32. Job Scott C. Jones (Covenant College) 33. Song of Songs Anselm C. Hagedorn (University of Osnabrück) 34. Wisdom Psalms W. H. Bellinger, Jr. (Baylor University) 35. Ben Sira Benjamin G. Wright (Lehigh University) 36. Wisdom of Solomon James Aitken (University of Cambridge) and Ekaterina Matusova (University of Tübingen) 37. The Pursuit of Wisdom at Qumran: Assessing the Classification
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Zondervan 1 and 2 Kings
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
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Zondervan Daniel
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
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Zondervan Isaiah
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
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Zondervan MicahMalachi
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
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Zondervan Psalms
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
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Zondervan Joshua
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
£14.24
Zondervan 1 and 2 Chronicles
Book SynopsisA companion to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary, the Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the most important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people.
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HarperChristian Resources Goliath Must Fall Bible Study Guide plus
Book SynopsisPastor Louie Giglio examines the story of David and Goliath to reveal how we must slay the giants of fear, rejection, complacency, anxiety, anger, and addiction in our lives.
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HarperChristian Resources Pursuing God Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming
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Zondervan 1 Samuel2 Kings
Book SynopsisNow completely revised, 1 Samuel–2 Kings continues the Gold Medallion Award–winning legacy of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary series, making world-class biblical scholarship accessible to all people.
£44.64
Zondervan 1 ChroniclesJob
Book SynopsisThe award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary---now completely revised. The original work has earned its reputation with students, professors, and pastors the world over. Now this thirteen-volume set builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with the most current scholarship and resources.
£44.64
Zondervan Psalms Expositors Bible Commentary 05
Book SynopsisThe award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary---now completely revised. The original work has earned its reputation with students, professors, and pastors the world over. Now this thirteen-volume set builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with the most current scholarship and resources.
£48.44
Zondervan Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£63.00
Zondervan Joshua Judges Ruth 1 and 2 Samuel
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£49.50
Zondervan 1 and 2 Kings 1 and 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah
Book SynopsisThis series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.Trade Review'A unique and important commentary. …There is nothing else like it available today.' * Richard E. Averbeck, professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Seminary *'Enables scholars, pastors, and laity to access the rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.' * K. Lawson Younger, professor of Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School *'This is an impressive and rich resource…judiciously researched. …Notwithstanding their traditional approach to Scripture, I heartily recommend this series with enthusiasm.' * Shalom Paul, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Bible Department, Hebrew University *'This tool is a rich gift to everyone who seeks to teach Scriptures.' * John Ortberg, author and pastor *'To me, every Christian should own these commentaries.' * Dan Kimball, author and pastor *
£52.55
